David Culley declined to answer questions about Deshaun Watson in his first news conference since 23 lawsuits were filed against the quarterback.

The Houston Texans' organized team activities begin May 24, but attendance is voluntary until the team's mandatory minicamp starting on June 15.

"We have nothing to say about that situation at this time," the head coach said. "[Texans chairman Cal McNair] and ownership a few weeks back indicated about how our organization feels about the situation. I think when [general manager Nick Caserio] was on not long ago, he also mentioned that the legal process was in effect right now and we're going to respect that and go from there."

Watson is facing 22 lawsuits -- one of the 23 was dropped by the plaintiff -- that allege sexual assault and inappropriate behavior that took place from March 2020 to March 2021.