Roger Goodell faces backlash from fans after video with Deshaun Watson goes viral - “Goodell is a clown”

If ever evidence was needed that Deshaun Watson has been fully reintegrated into the NFL, a recent video with Roger Goodell should remove any shred of doubt. The NFL commissioner was pictured embracing the Cleveland Browns quarterback as they shared some lighthearted moments.The former Houston Texans quarterback has been accused by multiple parties of sexual assault and misconduct. It is important to state that they never proceeded to a criminal trial. They did, however, proceed to civil trials and he settled 23 of the 24 cases outside the court. While doing so, he maintained his innocence.However, NFL's own investigation found him to have violated its personal conduct policy and served him an 11-game suspension and a $5 million fine. Therefore, to see Roger Goodell be this pally with Deshaun Watson caught many NFL fans off guard. They did not hesitate to let their feelings be known on social media.Here are some of the best responses:FTWrestling Coach@buckfan32@H_Grove Goodell is a clown.2@H_Grove Goodell is a clown.Kate Magdziuk@katemagdziuk@H_Grove ew3@H_Grove ewTitansTonk @TitansTonk@H_Grove @EricaKaiser_ Goodell patting him so much Watson thinks he’s getting a massage11@H_Grove @EricaKaiser_ Goodell patting him so much Watson thinks he’s getting a massageBrian@Brian873016972@TitansTonk @H_Grove @EricaKaiser_ Is that a flashlight in his pocket or is he really enjoying that? Lol@TitansTonk @H_Grove @EricaKaiser_ Is that a flashlight in his pocket or is he really enjoying that? LolDJ Martinez@DJMartinez06@H_Grove Asking for some massage recommendations clearly.19@H_Grove Asking for some massage recommendations clearly.Beerl@nd@BlakeSkebe@H_Grove A bit handsy16@H_Grove A bit handsy.@Wats0nToCooper@BlakeSkebe @H_Grove cringe@BlakeSkebe @H_Grove cringesoflgreg@soflgreg@H_Grove Too cozy. Not a good look at all1@H_Grove Too cozy. Not a good look at all🌌@_8_7132@H_Grove Wtf 🤣 pic.twitter.com/j6M5So2vjw4@H_Grove Wtf 🤣 pic.twitter.com/j6M5So2vjwFrank@fmr32117@H_Grove That’s very uneasy @H_Grove That’s very uneasy 😂😂Was Roger Goodell right to be so cozy with Deshaun Watson?It is important to point out that NFL's own recommendations involved an 11-game suspension for Watson, far above the baseline of six games for such serious violations.Former U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson, who independently led the league investigation, noted Watson's &quot;lack of expressed remorse&quot; and said that the alleged behavior was something that qualifies as sexual assault.His lack of remorse was also one of the reasons Lauren Baxley, one of the accusers, chose to not accept a settlement. &quot;I have rejected all settlement offers, in part because they have not included any sincere acknowledgment of remorse and wrongdoings, nor have they included any promises of rehabilitative treatment. Watson still refuses to admit that he harassed and committed indecent assault against me.&quot;Any settlement offer he has made has been a dismissal of his evil actions, and I know that unless there is an authoritative intervention, he will continue his destructive behavior.&quot;The Daily Beast@thedailybeast&quot;I am just one of dozens of women whose lives have been eternally harmed by his sexual violence. Even one more victim is outrageous,&quot; writes Lauren Baxley. trib.al/pvg9W3B pic.twitter.com/8tngdTQbSW229&quot;I am just one of dozens of women whose lives have been eternally harmed by his sexual violence. Even one more victim is outrageous,&quot; writes Lauren Baxley. trib.al/pvg9W3B pic.twitter.com/8tngdTQbSWBaxley has reportedly quit practicing massage therapy over the last year, which she claimed was due to a deep psychological impact left by the alleged actions of Deshaun Watson. Considering these circumstances, maybe it was not wise for Roger Goodell to greet Watson so enthusiastically.

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