Deshaun Watson is claiming the new sexual assault allegations levied against him in a lawsuit this week are completely untrue.
In a statement released by the NFL star's attorney on Wednesday, Watson said he "strongly denies the allegations" -- and fully intends to fight them in court at the appropriate time.
Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, added in the statement that he and the 28-year-old Cleveland Browns signal-caller "are comfortable" Watson "will ultimately be vindicated.