NFL world reacts to Deshaun Watson news

Deshaun Watson has been the talk of the NFL offseason for a number of different reasons.

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It was always expected that Watson was going to be traded at some point from the Houston Texans

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but the Cleveland Browns shocked everyone by swooping in and trading for the three-time Pro Bowler

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leaving former starting quarterback Baker Mayfield in a precarious situation with the Browns organization.

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Watson still has 22 pending civil cases against him from massage therapists that are accusing Watson of sexual misconduct

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Watson still has 22 pending civil cases against him from massage therapists

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that are accusing Watson of sexual misconduct

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as well as a pending investigation from the NFL which could loom large for the Browns this upcoming season

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Reports have emerged on Friday that “several” of the women who have cases against Watson

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have been interviewed by HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,

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and those interviews are set to air next Tuesday.

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the women “detail the alleged abuse they are suffering

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And share their reactions to Watson’s $230 million contract with the Browns.”

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