UNDATED (AP) — A second grand jury in Texas has declined to indict new Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by 22 women and still faces civil lawsuits.
Only hours before the decision was announced, Watson arrived at Cleveland’s headquarters wearing an orange throwback Browns jacket. His arrival was delayed so Watson could give depositions Tuesday and Wednesday in Houston in the civil lawsuits.
Two weeks ago, a grand jury in Harris County, Texas, declined to indict Watson on criminal charges. That jury considered evidence related to nine criminal complaints that had been filed with Houston police.
Also in the NFL:
— The Chiefs have agreed with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a three-year, $30 million contract to help replace the departed Tyreek Hill. Valdes-Scantling caught 123 passes for 2,153 yards and 13 touchdowns during his first four seasons in the league, all with the Pacers. He appeared in all 16 games the first three years before a hamstring injury hampered him last season.
— The Bills stand to lose Ryan Bates after the offensive lineman agreed to sign an offer sheet with the Bears. That’s according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision who confirmed it to The Associated Press. Buffalo will have to free up additional salary cap space to match the Bears’ offer.
