The Texans do not plan to play quarterback Deshaun Watson during the 2021 NFL season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Watson is currently facing 22 active civil lawsuits and 10 criminal complaints alleging sexual misconduct. Watson's lawyer, Rusty Hardin, has previously said that all 22 plaintiffs are lying about Watson’s conduct and that any alleged sexual acts that took place during Watson’s massage appointments were consensual.
The NFL is investigating Watson's conduct as is local police. There is also an open grand jury probe into criminal misconduct.
Despite being currently under investigation, Watson has not been restricted from taking part in team activities by the NFL.