HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury has declined to indict Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. The decision followed a police investigation sparked by lawsuits filed by 22 women who have accused him of harassment and sexual assault.
The grand jury’s decision came about a year after the women first filed their suits, accusing Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will during massage appointments. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex.
Eight of the women who sued Watson filed criminal complaints against him with Houston police and appeared before the grand jury.
In other NFL news:
— The Raiders signed star defensive end Maxx Crosby to a four-year extension worth about $95 million, the first major personnel move made by the new regime of coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler.
— The Jaguars have released veteran running back Carlos Hyde, who finished with just 253 yards rushing and a touchdown in his eighth NFL season.
—The Dolphins say they have placed a second-round tender on cornerback Nik Needham.
