UPDATED: Browns acknowledge Watson signing 'difficult for many people' and 'has triggered a range of emotions'
CLEVELAND — On Friday afternoon, before an assemblage of Cleveland media, the Browns began the delicate process of introducing Deshaun Watson to a fan base fractured by the acquisition of a franchise quarterback facing allegations made by 22 women.
"I can’t speak on what people's opinions are because everyone has their own opinions. What I can continue to do is to tell the truth. I have never assaulted or disrespected or harassed any woman in my life. I was raised differently. It’s not in my DNA, my culture, that’s not me as a person and it’s not how I was raised," said Watson.
— Camryn Justice March 25, 2022 Berry said that the Browns did not speak to the 22 women who made the allegations for legal reasons but that the team employed private investigators to gather information. Berry did not specify what those investigations entailed. Berry said that they felt good about Watson as a person and what they learned through the investigation and if they didn't they wouldn't have made the trade.
#Browns Andrew Berry when asked if they feel Deshaun Watson is innocent of any wrongdoings: "We feel very confident in Deshaun as a person."#Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he and Dee have people close to them who are survivors of sexual abuse and they take it very seriously.— Camryn Justice March 25, 2022 #Browns owner Dee Haslam on those triggered by the Deshaun Watson acquisition: "Our compassion for those individuals is really deep, we know how hard this is on them.
Dee Haslam says that they understand the people who make the decision to drop their tickets amid the allegations. — Camryn Justice March 25, 2022 #Browns Jimmy Haslam said they "heavily weighed" the opinion of their daughters, family members and friends in regards to the decision to bring in Deshaun Watson.
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