In a shocking turn of events, Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been hit with a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and battery. The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as "Jane Doe" in Harris County, Texas, alleges that the incident took place in October 2020 when Watson was playing for the Houston Texans.

According to the lawsuit, "Jane Doe" claims that Watson became enraged when he couldn't locate her apartment, yelling at her over the phone. Upon entering her apartment, Watson allegedly proceeded to undress and demanded a massage to his buttocks while lying on her bed. Despite feeling terrified, the woman attempted to appease Watson by rubbing his back instead. However, when she refused to massage his buttocks, he grew frustrated, leaving her frozen in fear.

The lawsuit further alleges that Watson disrobed the woman without her consent and proceeded to sexually assault her. "Jane Doe" reportedly felt paralyzed, unsure of how to stop Watson's advances without putting her safety at risk. The assault continued for several minutes before the woman managed to break free and grab a heavy object for protection, prompting Watson to "storm out" of the apartment.

As of now, neither Watson's legal representatives, the Browns, the Texans, nor the NFL Players Association have responded to CNN's request for comment. The NFL itself declined to comment on the matter. "Jane Doe" is seeking compensatory and punitive damages exceeding $1 million, as stated in the lawsuit.

It is worth noting that in 2022, the NFL and the NFLPA agreed to suspend Watson for 11 regular season games without pay and fine him $5 million due to at least 24 civil lawsuits alleging sexual harassment or assault during private massage appointments while he was playing for the Texans. While Watson vehemently denied any wrongdoing in those cases, 23 of the lawsuits were confidentially settled, and two grand juries chose not to pursue criminal charges against him.

This latest lawsuit poses a significant challenge for Watson's career and personal life, casting a cloud of uncertainty over his innocence and bringing the issue of sexual assault and misconduct in professional sports into the spotlight once again. The Browns traded three first-round picks for Watson in 2022 and signed him to a record-breaking five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract.

As the legal process unfolds, questions loom over the future of Deshaun Watson's career. The football world waits anxiously for further developments in this high-profile case, hoping for resolution and justice for all parties involved.