Ruling on Browns' Deshaun Watson reportedly not expected for 'a few weeks'
Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt admitted in late June that it was "definitely stressful" to have to wait to learn of the status of quarterback Deshaun Watson, who had his hearing in front of NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson regarding allegations of sexual misconduct during massage sessions finish ahead of the July 4 holiday.
It appears the waiting will continue to be the hardest part for Hunt and company.
As Mike Florio explained for Pro Football Talk, the NFL and NFL Players Association are scheduled to submit written post-hearing briefs to Robinson on Monday. Per league insider Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Robinson's ruling isn't expected to come for at least a few weeks.
It was reported last week that there were "no" settlement talks ongoing between Watson's camp and the league regarding a punishment. The NFL is requesting that Watson receive an indefinite suspension, while the NFLPA has pushed against him accepting any ban. Two grand juries declined to indict Watson, and the 26-year-old's legal team has reached settlements with 20 of 24 plaintiffs suing him.
In his Monday update, Florio wrote that he'll "be watching the week of July 25, with the possibility of a decision coming on Friday, July 22" regarding Watson's availability for the 2022 season. Backup Jacoby Brissett will start at quarterback for the Browns if Watson is made ineligible to play.
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