Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended six games

Deshaun Watson suspension: Browns QB banned for six games

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:49 GMT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been suspended for six games. This decision comes following his disciplinary hearing that took place last month. Judge Sue L. Robinson handed down the suspension, informing both the NFL and NFLPA of her decision.

Both parties mutually chose Robinson. She is a former United States District Court Judge in Delaware for over two decades. It was her job to oversee the disciplinary hearing and give a ruling on whether Watson violated the league's personal conduct policy.

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Something else to note: he wasn't fined for his actions. He was only given the suspension. The Browns quarterback was represented by attorneys Rusty Hardin and Jeffrey Kessler throughout the hearings.

Per sources, Robinson said the quarterback's pattern of behavior was "egregious.” She went on to say the behavior was “nonviolent sexual conduct."

All 24 women are represented by attorney Tony Buzbee. The attorney previously filed civil lawsuits against the quarterback for alleged sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.

The quarterback was traded to Cleveland in a major deal with the Houston Texans this offseason in March.

According to a report from Jenny Vrentas of the New York Times, he met with, at least, over 60 different women between 2019 and 2021. This number includes the over two dozen women who filed lawsuits against him.

Buzbee also filed lawsuits against the Houston Texans organization in connection with their former quarterback's actions. However, the NFL suspension of the quarterback may not be over just yet.

Watson or the league could appeal the decision, and Commissioner Roger Goodell would hear the appeal. The commissioner could hand out a more extensive suspension, if he does hear an appeal.