Sports Illustrated published a story Friday in which two women said that they resent the tactics used by NFL investigators in interviews with them about their encounter with Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans quarterback.SI spoke with Ashley Solis, who said that NFL investigators asked what she was wearing while she worked for Watson. "This honestly really pissed off me." Solis alleged that Watson had abused her sexually and even put his penis in her hands.Solis stated to SI that Solis explained that it was something she had to ask -- something I do not believe at all."Former prosecutors Lisa Friel (NFL) and Jennifer Gaffney (NFL), were the ones who spoke to Solis, Lauren Baxley, and eight other women who filed suit against Watson. Watson has denied the allegations through Rusty Hardin his attorney.Baxley stated to SI that she felt the NFL investigators were "patronizing and victim-blaming" during their line of questioning. She stated that her interview with the Houston Police Department was respectful and trauma-informed.Baxley and Solis were both present at an April news conference, where they identified themselves as part of the case. SI stated that they were frustrated by the fact Watson is still active on the Texans roster and agreed to an interview last Wednesday.Watson has not yet dressed but has only participated in drills. According to the league, there are no restrictions on Watson's participation. The NFL's personal conduct policy allows the commissioner Roger Goodell to take action and suspend any player it deems to have violated its policies.Tony Buzbee (the attorney representing the 22 women) told SI that Soliss and Baxley wanted direct access to the NFL in order to get what the magazine called "unfiltered accounts" directly from them. According to the magazine, he also stated that he attended the fourth interview after the first three interviews were conducted. This was in an effort to change the tone. SI reported that he said that his clients have responded better to future interviews.Kimberley A.Martin, ESPN's Kimberley, was informed Friday by the NFL that "no changes" to Watson's status are possible as long as both the Houston Police Department's and league investigations continue. The NFL stated that Watson's "serious" allegations are still being investigated and is "actively and continuously.""We are cooperating with the Houston Police Department to ensure that the NFL inquiry does not interfere in their investigation."
