Watson again apologized in a statement posted online Thursday, saying he takes "accountability for the decisions" he's made.

However, when talking to reporters shortly after, the quarterback insisted he's innocent.

"I've always been able to stand on my innocence and always said I never assaulted or disrespected anyone, but at the same point, I have to continue to push forward with my life and career," Watson said, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.

When asked why he's apologizing if he's innocent, Watson responded: "For everybody that was affected by this situation. There were a lot of people that were triggered."