Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended six games
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following allegations of sexual misconduct, disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson ruled on Monday. It was reported Sunday night that the players' union will "stand by" Robinson's ruling and urged the NFL to do the same.
Watson is slated to miss Cleveland's contests against the Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots. His projected season debut would be in Week 7 on the road against the Baltimore Ravens on Oct. 23.
According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, Watson is at the team's training facility on Monday and expected to practice. On Sunday, it was reported that the NFL was pushing for an indefinite suspension for the former Houston Texans signal-caller.
Watson faces allegations of sexual misconduct, including allegations of assault, stemming from visits with dozens of massage therapists.
He was traded to the Browns in March and signed a five-year, $230 million with his new team. Watson sat out the entire 2021 season after the allegations surfaced.
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