NFL exec: Watson's situation 'not good for anybody, forget the sport'

The NFL hasn't made many public statements about the allegations against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Troy Vincent, the league's executive vice president of football operations, commented on the situation Saturday.

"I'm just praying for the young man, personally, today," Vincent said on Fox Sports Radio. "I'm praying for him and his family. I'm praying for the young ladies that have come out. This is not good for anybody, forget the sport."

Watson faces lawsuits from 22 women accusing him of sexual assault and harassment. His legal team says the plaintiffs are lying.

Vincent said the league will allow due process to take place before potentially disciplining Watson.

"I think we've learned that every situation's different. They're delicate. You make sure that folks - whether it's the accuser, the victim, whoever it may be - that there's a due process in place," Vincent said. "And I think we've learned that over time, not that we've rushed in the past, but I think we've learned from the different cases that we've seen with this particular subject matter.

"Let the due process take care of itself, then that's up to (special counsel for investigations Lisa Friel) and her team to now make the proper recommendations to what direction the commissioner and the commissioner's office should take."

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