What went into the decision to suspend Deshaun Watson for six games? It was 1:44. More than two years after the first civil lawsuit was filed, Sue L. Robinson has suspended the Cleveland Browns quarterback for the first six games of the 2020 season. During a three-day hearing in her home state of Delaware in June, Robinson listened to arguments from the league, the union and the attorney for the player. The quarterback should not be suspended at all according to the union and his attorney. The sides talked about a possible settlement all the way up to the hearing, but they couldn't agree on a deal. In the days leading up to Robinson's decision, the league andWatson's side engaged in further settlement talks, but neither side felt they were close to an agreement. Sources say that most of the side indicated it was willing to give up six to eight games. Sources said the league was willing to offer a 12-game suspension and a large fine. The league still has the right to appeal despite the fact that the NFLPA won't. Jets' Idaho escape is inside.
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Civil lawsuits have been filed against him accusing him of inappropriate behavior and sexual assault during massage sessions. The lawsuit was dropped after the judge ruled that the petition had to be amended. The settlements were reached in late June. In the early hours of Monday, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee told John Barr that he had reached a settlement with three of the four lawsuits against him.
In July of this year, the Houston Texans reached settlements with 30 women who were prepared to make claims against the organization for its alleged role in "enablingWatson's behavior" while he was still with the team. One of the 30 women had filed a lawsuit against the Texans, but that case was also settled.
He maintains that he is not guilty of the allegations. There were two grand juries in Texas that didn't indict him. After the first grand jury decided not to indict the man, the Texans traded him to the Cleveland Indians.
What is the next step for the quarterback and the team?
He has the right to appeal, but the union said it wouldn't, and called on the league to do the same. Deshaun and the football players' association will stand by her ruling. Any response to the appeal must be filed in writing within two days of the decision by the Disciplinary Officer. The amount of discipline, if any, should be modified according to the evidence below. After that ruling has been made, the Commissioner or his designee will issue a written decision that will constitute full, final and complete disposition of the dispute and will be binding.
Sources say that the consensus within the organization was that he would be suspended for four to six games. Even a season-long suspension was possible after the first trade. They signed him to a five-year contract that was the richest in the history of the league. Sources say they're still committed to him.
It will. The six-game suspension will result in a loss of $345,000 in checks. He seems to be keeping the rest. In addition to his contract, there was a disclosure form to address "paragraph 42," which deals with allegations already made, and protects him from losing any guaranteed money in the event of a suspension. The question probably isn't relevant anymore. According to sources, the Brown's have given every indication that they will move forward with their franchise quarterback. The clarity on discipline from the league won't change anything.
It won't include the person who was traded on July 6. The starting quarterback for the Cleveland Indians will be taken over by a player who has 37 career starts in New England. Josh Rosen, a former first-round pick, was brought in by Cleveland as the only other quarterback. He was the 10th pick in the draft and has played for five teams. He will be competing with Dobbs for the backup position. Making a trade for Jimmy Garoppolo, who is on the block in San Francisco, as a bridge would be a good idea.
During the preseason, he will be able to take part in practices and games. He won't be with the team during the first half of the suspension. During the second half of the suspension, he will be able to practice with the team.
The CBA doesn't provide clear guidance for such a scenario, given that Robinson already opted against an indefinitely suspended player. The case of the remaining lawsuit was presented to Robinson by the league. If there are new allegations, the league could look into them to see if they also violated the personal conduct policy.
Sarah Barshop is a reporter for the sports network.
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