A person familiar with Deshaun's defense told The Associated Press that the quarterback would take an eight-game suspension and a $5 million fine to avoid missing the entire season.
A person who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the case said that a lesser penalty would be agreed to in a settlement.
Is the NFL going to make a compromise?
It is not clear if the sides are talking or not.
The league wants a minimum suspension of 17 games, a significant fine over $5 million, and a requirement to undergo evaluation and treatment before he could be allowed to play again.
While he was a player for the Houston Texans, he was suspended for six games for violating the league's personal conduct policy.
Two days after Sue L. Robinson's ruling, the league appealed her decision.
The appeal was filed because we've seen the evidence, according to the Commissioner of the National Football League.
The evidence was clear.
It was always important for us to address those things.
Peter C. Harvey was appointed last week to handle the league's appeal. Harvey could make his decision at any moment.
Harvey's decision will be binding. The players association could challenge his ruling in court. That would be avoided if a settlement were to be reached.
In their exhibition opener at Jacksonville on Friday night, the ClevelandBrowns are expected to get a glimpse of their new player in the form ofWatson. During his high-profile case, the three-time Pro Bowler has continued to practice, bringing renewed criticism of the league's handling of player discipline.
The Houston Texans traded three first-round picks to the Cleveland Browns in March for quarterback Deshaun Watson, who signed a five-year, $230 million contract with the team.
The plan all along has been to play Jacoby Brissett, who has 37 career starts. If he's out much longer, that could change.
Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be traded or released by the 49ers this month and could be an option for the Cleveland team.
That's right.
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