(SportsRadio 610) -- The criminal investigation into Deshaun Watson is leading the area's chief prosecutor against human trafficking to send subpoenas, according to Mark Berman of FOX 26.
A Harris County grand jury will consider whether there is sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against Watson, Berman reports, adding the district attorney's chief human trafficking prosecutor Johna Stallings is sending out subpoenas for the investigation.
Watson is currently facing 22 civil lawsuits alleging various sexual misconduct, from assault to harassment, mostly during massage therapy sessions over the past two years.
The Houston Police Department is investigating at least 10 complaints against Watson, two of which are separate from the civil claims.
Sports Illustrated published a story Friday focusing on NFL inaction, despite the league's investigators speaking with 10 of the 22 plaintiffs and an 11th scheduled.
Two of the plaintiffs -- Ashley Solis and Lauren Baxley -- told SI that league investigators appeared to be patronizing and victim-blaming in their questioning.
"While the NFL has not yet had access to police files, some of these women have also provided to the league the same corroborating information they gave to HPD, including messages they exchanged with Watson and contact information for contemporaneous witnesses, some of whom the NFL has contacted," Jenny Vrentas wrote for SI.
Meanwhile, Watson was present for the Texans' most recent training camp practice, though general manager Nick Caserio told Payne and Pendergast earlier in the week he did not expect Watson to play or travel with the team.
Watson is nursing a sore ankle and calf, but he's participated in individual drills the last few days at camp. It is believed Watson's trade request, which predates the lawsuits first filed in March, still stands.
Caserio spoke to that speculation Thursday with Payne and Pendergast.
"I think there's been a lot of discussion, a lot of speculation, quite frankly," Caserio said. "For us to get into a situation where we think what's going to happen, I would say there are a lot of moving parts. There's a lot of things that are involved. And I think we're trying to be respectful to everybody that's involved.
"So, again, take it one day at a time. Like I said, we've had communication. The communication has been good. I've talked to him multiple times. (Head) coach (David) Culley has talked to him multiple times. We're going to take it one day at a time and do what we feel is best."
The NFL clarified last month there are no restrictions on Watson's availability. A league spokesperson released a statement to Berman on Friday afternoon saying they "continue to monitor all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy."