Texans fine players who attended Watson's restaurant opening

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Texans fine players who attended Deshaun Watson's restaurant opening

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Dec 22, 2020 5:03 PM ET

Deshaun Watson's restaurant opening went as planned. However, he and his Houston Texans teammates now are facing discipline for gathering outside of the team's facility.

According to ESPN's Sarah Barshop, the Texans have fined multiple players an undisclosed amount for attending the grand opening of Watson's new restaurant franchise. Watson, a minority owner of the cheesecake franchise "Lefty's," hosted the opening event last week.

Gatherings of more than three players are strictly prohibited due to the NFL's COVID-19 rules. At least six Texans players were in attendance at Watson's event, including Tytus Howard, Laremy Tunsil, Roderick Johnson, Duke Johnson, Brandin Cooks and Charles Omenihu.

Deshaun Watson @deshaunwatson event @charless_94 @KingTunsil78 @RodBeBalling @voltpt_ @AlexDWeb1 @brandincooks @DukeJohnson_8 @ChesterPitts @levelstothis_2 Willie D, Z-Ro, Watson's family and girlfriend @JillyAnais @eatleftys @NickScurfield @StickysChicken Ryan Lachaine, etc pic.twitter.com/yX74XCj2jS
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 15, 2020

The NFL is still investigating the incident to determine if some players went to the restaurant's opening to pick up food and leave shortly after.

In September, Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller was fined $30,000 after several players were seen at his charity event without masks. Those players were fined $15,000.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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