Deshaun Watson is officially on the Cleveland Browns, despite allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
"We are acutely aware and empathetic to the highly personal sentiments expressed about this decision," the Haslams said in the statement."Our team's comprehensive evaluation process was of the utmost importance due to the sensitive nature of his situation and the complex factors involved."sexual misconduct by nearly two dozen womenWatson has denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyer last week said he “did not commit any crimes and is not guilty of any offenses.
Browns' head coach Kevin Stefanski echoed the Haslams, saying that while he understands the concerns some might have about Watson, he has confidence in the quarterback. Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry said he also believes Watson will be a positive addition to the team and community. In a, Berry said that the team did extensive"investigative, legal and reference work over the last several months" before bringing Watson on to the team.
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