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Adam Schefter’s Old Tweet About Deshaun Watson Catching Flak Amid The Latest News

During an appearance on ESPN's "Get Up" on Monday, Adam Schefter doubled-down on his report that Tom Brady will retire after the season

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter checks his cell phone before the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. The AFC won 24-23. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)

Adam Schefter has had a recent history of some controversial tweets. And when Deshaun Watson’s had his sexual assault lawsuits dismissed, Schefter was ready to pounce.

“This is why Deshaun Watson, from the beginning, welcomed a police investigation: He felt he knew that the truth would come out. And today, a grand jury did not charge him on any of the criminal complaints.” Schefter tweeted back in March.

Now that a 24th massage therapist has opened a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, Adam Schefter’s old tweet has resurfaced.

Shortly after sending his initial tweet about Deshaun Watson, Adam Schefter tried to clarify himself.

“This was a poorly worded tweet that deserves a proper response. It was intended to provide insight into the strategy of Watson’s legal team from its POV. I should have been clearer. As legal experts have explained, a lack of an indictment alone does not mean someone is innocent,” he said in the comments section.

It seems like Adam Schefter has been staying on the sidelines of the whole Deshaun Watson situation since the tweet from March. And it’s probably a good call for him…


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