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The NFL released a statement Friday, saying that it was aware of a new lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in Texas on Thursday, but that Watson’s status with the league remains unaffected at this time.
“Watson’s status remains unchanged,” NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy said in a statement.