Deshaun Watson ruling will define Roger Goodell’s career, claims NFL analyst Mina Kimes

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will be suspended for the first six games of the 2022 season as a result of the sexual-harassment allegations against the quarterback.

Many reacted to the news, thinking the former Texans quarterback had favorable consequences. Many thought he should have been suspended for the entire season plus more. The NFL is appealing the suspension and commissioner Roger Goodell has a realistic chance to increase the suspension significantly.

ESPN's Mina Kimes thinks that the ruling will define league commissioner Roger Goodell's career.

Kimes said:

"The Ray Rice story was the first one I covered at ESPN. I think it's probably one of if the not biggest black marks on Roger Goodell, his tenure as the commissioner of the NFL. It's something that I think he has tried to change, maybe mostly unsuccessfully. This is a pretty career defining moment for him. I don't know what's going to happen."

Ray Rice was caught on video at knocking out his wife now Janay palmer in an elevator and dragging her out of it. Palmer, however, did not press charges and after the video surfaced Rice was released by the Ravens. He was never given another chance in the league after the incident occurred.

Houston sat the quarterback all of last season due to the allegations and finally traded him this off-season.

The All-Pro quarterback was dealt to the Cleveland Browns on March 18. The Browns gave up first-round draft picks in 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as their third-round pick in 2023 and fourth-round picks in 2022 and 2024.

Many other players received harsher punishments than Deshaun Watson for less severe acts

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When the NFL suspended the signal caller for just six games, people had mixed reactions.

On March 7, 2022 the NFL suspended Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley indefinitely for placing bets on his own team while he was not playing due to injury.

Wide receiver Josh Gordon has had season-long suspensions before due to failing multiple drug tests.

The NFL and Goodell have the power to suspend Watson for longer if they choose to do so. If the NFLPA appeals the suspension, Watson will be eligible to suit up for week 1 of the new season.

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