Attorney confirms Browns QB Deshaun Watson has settled three more cases

It was learned on Monday morning that NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson ruled that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson should be suspended for the first six games of the upcoming season for violating the league's personal conduct policy regarding allegations of sexual misconduct during massage sessions.

Two grand juries previously declined to indict Watson on criminal charges, and his legal team had settled 20 of 24 civil lawsuits brought against him. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing the plaintiffs suing Watson, has confirmed that three more cases have been resolved. 

"After lengthy and intense negotiations, I can confirm that, late last night, our team resolved three of the four remaining civil cases with Deshaun Watson," Buzbee explained. "We will continue to discuss the remaining case with Watson’s legal team, as appropriate. This case started because one woman had the fortitude to step forward and make her voice heard. Her courage inspired many others with the same experience. None of this saga would have occurred without that one brave voice. One person can make a difference."

Buzbee also addressed Judge Robinson's decision. 

"I have been asked repeatedly about my thoughts in regard to the NFL’s proceeding with Deshaun Watson," Buzbee added. "Although some of my clients do have strong feelings in that regard, I have nothing meaningful to say about that process. I’ve said in the beginning that the civil process and the NFL’s disciplinary process are very different. My role was to advance the cause of my clients, in civil court — nothing more. I’ve done that. I am extremely proud of these women and our legal team’s efforts. The settlements are confidential. I won’t comment further on them."

The NFL Players Association is not expected to appeal Judge Robinson's ruling. As Florio noted, the league has three business days to file an appeal per the collective bargaining agreement.