During his introductory news conference with the Cleveland Browns on March 25, Deshaun Watson was asked whether he'd attempt to settle the civil lawsuits filed against him that accused him of inappropriate sexual misconduct during massage sessions.
"That's not my intent," Watson said then. "My intent is to continue to clear my name as much as possible, and that's what I'm focused on."
On Tuesday, Watson and his legal team reversed course.
Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the plaintiffs, told ESPN in a statement that 20 of the 24 cases against Watson had been settled.