"Jesus might come back before the Deshaun Watson decision is made" - Comedian pokes fun at NFL as league delays verdict on Browns QB's suspension

NFL fans and the media are still awaiting news about Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's potential suspension. Fans have grown restless waiting for a decision to be made on the future of the Browns quarterback.

Comedian Ricky Smith took to Twitter to express the sentiment of many fans. He stated that Jesus might return before a ruling on the Cleveland quarterback is handed down:

“Jesus might come back before the Deshaun Watson decision is made…”

The wait for a decision on a possible suspension for the quarterback following claims of sexual misconduct is set to continue.

According to the Associated Press, the arbitrator in Watson’s disciplinary hearing, Judge Sue L. Robinson, has not yet decided what suspension to give Watson, whose hearing ended last month. The 26-year-old was accused of sexual harassment and assault by, at least, 24 massage therapists in Texas. He reached a settlement on 20 of the civil lawsuits filed against him.

Four lawsuits are still unresolved, and the lawyer representing the women has stated that he wishes to take them to trial around the spring of 2023.

Two separate grand juries in Harris County decided not to charge the former Houston Texans quarterback over criminal complaints arising from the claims. He has been practicing with Cleveland in the meantime.

Meanwhile, Robinson must determine if the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback breached the league’s personal conduct policy and whether to dole out a punishment.

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The NFL pushed for a year-long suspension at a three-day proceeding in June. The NFL Players’ Association (NFLPA) argued for no punishment, but are prepared for a potential ban. Their objective is to have the Browns quarterback play in 2022.

If Robinson, who was jointly installed by the NFL and the players’ union, gives any discipline, either side can file an appeal. Should that be the outcome, Commissioner Roger Goodell or his representative will issue a written decision that will constitute full, final and complete disposition of the dispute.

This is per the terms of Article 46 of the league's collective bargaining agreement.

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