Editors’ note: This story contains accounts of sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or at https://www.rainn.org
It has been nearly two years since Deshaun Watson last played—a 41–38 loss to the Titans to end the Texans’ 2020 season.
Just a few months later, the first of 26 sexual misconduct lawsuits was filed against the quarterback in March 2021. Now, Watson is set to return to the field on Sunday in a Browns uniform against his former team in Houston, and Tony Buzbee, the lawyer for 25 of the plaintiffs, will be in attendance with approximately 10 of the women who filed against the embattled player, according to The Athletic.