This offseason, the Cleveland Browns made the most controversial decision in years when they traded for embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson. They did this despite knowing Watson is going to be suspended for some length of time to begin this season. Well, according to ESPN Cleveland's Tony Rizzo, that suspension might be much less than just about everyone anticipated.
.@TheRealTRizzo: "As I heard from reliable sources. Right now, I'm hearing 4-6 games (suspension for Watson)." pic.twitter.com/RrBkxgQ1XX
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) July 12, 2022
Rizzo tweeted that he heard from reliable sources that the suspension will be 4-6 games. That would be a shock were it to come to fruition.
It was previously reported that the NFL was beginning their negotiation with the NFLPA at a full season minimum. Deshaun Watson recently settled 20 of the 24 civil suits against him where 24 women claimed either sexual assault or sexual harassment by the Browns quarterback.
The New York Times recently published an article detailing the 66 different women Watson has received massages from during an 17-month period. Videos have been posted online of Watson with adult film stars.
Last season, the Houston Texans decided to sit Deshaun Watson for the entire season, but he still got paid. The NFL would very likely face serious criticism and backlash if the star quarterback received such a slap on the wrist. They previously suspended Calvin Ridley for an entire season for gambling. They suspended for multiple seasons for smoking marijuana, which is now legal in about half of the country.
Deshaun Watson's alleged behavior some believe should disqualify him from playing football ever again. There's the age old saying from former NFL players; playing in the NFL is a privilege, not a right. If that's accurate, and these reports from these unconnected plaintiffs are accurate, then the NFL will not allow a miscarriage of justice like what Tony Rizzo is reporting.
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