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The NFL and the NFL Players Association are reportedly continuing negotiations over an appeal against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s suspension.
Pro Football Network’s Aaron Wilson, on Peter C. Harvey hearing the league’s suspension time against Watson Ahead of the appeal, it was unclear whether the two sides could reach an agreement.
Disciplinary Officer Sue L. Robinson on Aug. 1 charged Watson with an investigation into 25 civil lawsuits brought against women by the NFL Suspended for six games, the lawsuits allege sexual assault or sexual misconduct during a massage.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decides to appeal the decision to seek harsher punishment, and he appoints Harvey to hear the appeal .
When the allegations were first made public, Watson denied them in full. But in an interview Friday, he aired shortly before the Browns’ preseason debut. “I want to say, I’m really sorry to all the women who have been affected by me in this situation,” he said.
“The decisions I’ve made in my life have put me in this position, and I absolutely want to be back in this position,” he continued. “But I want to keep going, growing, learning, showing that I’m a real person of character, and I’m going to keep going.” Last week, Goodell called for at least a one-year suspension.
According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwald, Goodell added: “We’ve seen evidence that [Robinson] is very concerned about The evidence was very clear and she strengthened it. There were multiple breaches that were appalling and predatory.”
Watson He didn’t play at all in the face of a lawsuit last season, even though he had previously requested a trade from the Houston Texans.
Browns send three first-round picks, one third-round pick after grand jury refuses to indict Watson on criminal charges The draft rights and two fourth-round picks were given to Houston in exchange for Watson.
Cleveland also signed Watson to a new five-year, $230 million contract. The entire contract is guaranteed, making it the most guaranteed money in NFL history.
This move marks the 10th in late 2018. The No. 1 pick selected Baker Mayfield for his tenure in Cleveland, as the Browns eventually traded him to the Carolina Panthers.
Currently, the Browns are preparing Jacoby Brissett for the team’s first six games of the 2022 regular season The starting quarterback of the game, although they may end up needing him longer.
The drop from Watson to Brissett is huge as Watson is a three-time pro bowler and Brie Setter is a skilled man, starting 14-23 with the Colts and Miami Dolphins in 37 career games with the New England Patriots in Indianapolis.
Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported Wednesday that Harvey won’t make any comments about the NFL vs. Sen’s lengthy appeal ruling was suspended until negotiations between the NFL and the NFLPA stalled.
