NFL, NFLPA post-hearing briefs in Deshaun Watson case due Tuesday

It was previously reported that the NFL and NFL Players Association were scheduled to submit written post-hearing briefs to disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson on Monday in the case involving Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and allegations of sexual misconduct during massage sessions. 

A report emerged Monday claiming that Robinson's ruling wasn't expected for "a few weeks." It seems there may have been a slight delay in the matter. 

Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio reports that a source has confirmed the deadline for the post-hearing briefs was pushed back to Tuesday. Watson's initial hearing in front of Robinson wrapped up on June 30, and Florio reiterated he is "still pegging the week of July 25, especially with the process now delayed by a day" for a decision barring a settlement between Watson's camp/NFLPA and the league. 

Watson has denied any wrongdoing, had two grand juries decline to indict him, and seen his legal team reach settlements with 20 of 24 plaintiffs suing him. The NFL nevertheless reportedly requested that the 26-year-old essentially be suspended indefinitely and made ineligible to play for at least the upcoming season. Meanwhile, the NFLPA argued Watson shouldn't be banned for even one game. 

Jacoby Brissett is Cleveland's backup signal-caller and will play if Watson becomes unavailable for any reason.