ESPN's Sarah Barshop reports a member of Tony Buzbee?s legal team has approached Deshaun Watson to discuss "working things out."

15 May 2021

It's the first signs of a potential settlement for Watson. The plaintiff side initiating talks also suggests there's some concern about the case. With training camp two months away, Watson should be motivated to settle, though his playing status will still be subject to an NFL investigation. The NFL has interviewed four of the 22 women with lawsuits against Watson. Even if his legal issues are resolved, Watson is likely to be suspended for some or all of 2021 under the league's personal conduct policy.