The Deshaun Watson case has entered into discovery, which could play out well into the 2021 regular season, with depositions set to begin in September.
The 22 women who are suing the Houston Texans quarterback would be deposed before Watson, who's not scheduled until early 2022, Watson's attorney, Rusty Hardin said Tuesday.
Hardin reiterated Tuesday that Watson is not currently in settlement discussions with the women suing him. Watson maintains he wants any settlement amounts to be public, though the two sides could mediate in confidentiality, as is customary.
Hardin said he hasn't had any correspondence with the Houston Texans and believes Watson hasn't, either, though Watson's agent, David Mulugheta, could handle such matters if necessary.