Nike suspends endorsement deal with NFL star Deshaun Watson following women's accusations

Nike has suspended its multiyear endorsement deal with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson amid allegations by multiple women that the NFL star assaulted them.

The 22 women, all of whom work in the health and wellness industry, charge that Watson exposed himself during massage sessions last year and directed them to touch inappropriate areas of his body. The suits include allegations of sexual assault, civil assault or intentional infliction of emotional distress.  "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and have suspended Deshaun Watson," Nike said Wednesday in a statement. "We will continue to closely monitor the situation."