In the midst of a flurry of civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson had his Nike endorsement deal suspended, Nike told CNBC on Wednesday.
“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson. We will continue to closely monitor the situation,” Nike said in a statement
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Twenty-two civil suits - mostly from massage therapists - have been filed against Watson alleging sexual misconduct and assault during massage sessions in 2020 and 2021.