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The Cleveland Browns had no qualms signing Deshaun Watson to the most lucrative contract in NFL history after dozens of women accused him of sexual misconduct. Now that the NFL and Players’ Association has agreed on an 11-game suspension without pay for the embattled quarterback, the Browns are trying to save face amid widespread criticism […]

Deshaun Watson has been suspended by the NFL for 11 games and fined $5 million for violating the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. The league and the NFLPA agreed to a settlement that is going to keep Watson from the team from playing until Week 13 against the Houston Texans. However, there is a wrinkle in the […]

The Cleveland Browns now have a surefire number for the length of Deshaun Watson’s suspension: 11 games. The settlement between the NFL and its player’s union has led to Watson’s suspension increasing by five games and a multi-million dollar fine. Watson’s new suspension is nearly double what he originally got but still well below an […]

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam doesn’t understand the difference between giving someone a second chance and actively rewarding bad behavior. Now that we know the Deshaun Watson suspension is 11 games and a $5 million fine, Haslam spoke about second chances. He said the team gave running back Kareem Hunt a second chance, and that […]

The NFL and Deshaun Watson agreed to a settlement Thursday, bringing that saga to a close. It was announced that Watson has been suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. However, the suspension does not begin until Aug. 30, leaving a couple weeks for Watson to continue getting some work with the team. After […]

The Cleveland Browns have finally received the verdict on Deshaun Watson. The NFL announced Thursday that Watson would be suspended for 11 games and fined a sum of $5 million. After the bombshell announcement broke, Browns GM Andrew Berry addressed the quarterback position and expressed his belief that Jacoby Brissett could get the job done […]

The NFL made it official on Thursday. After a hearing and appeal, the league and NFLPA reached a settlement resulting in an 11-game suspension and $5 million fine for Cleveland Browns star Deshaun Watson. After the shockwaves of the news dissipate a bit, questions remain. When does the suspension officially kick in? When can he […]

Thursday morning, news broke that the NFL and NFLPA had agreed to a settlement in the Deshaun Watson case. The sides agreed that embattled Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson would be suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. After that came out, the NFL and Roger Goodell released it’s statement on the matter. Statement […]

The Deshaun Watson suspension was finally handed down on Thursday and the Cleveland Browns QB will be suspended 11 games and fined $5 million. Immediately, that verdict didn’t sit well with many NFL fans and media members, who took to Twitter to voice their disdain. Among those who had something to say about the Watson […]

Thursday morning, news broke that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has officially been suspended for 11 games. After practice, Watson signed the deal between the NFL and NFLPA on his suspension. After the ruling was handed down, Browns co-owner Jimmy Haslam and general manager Andrew Berry faced some very tough questions. One of the questions […]

The final Deshaun Watson ruling is out. The controversial quarterback is slated to miss the first 11 games of the season but will be back playing football in just a few months. While his punishment is already settled – an increase from the original six-game ban – Watson continues to assert that while he is […]

The NFL officially laid the hammer down on Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Thursday, reaching a settlement that will see him suspended for 11 games and fined $5 million. Following the announcement, Watson released a statement, voicing he’s glad the disciplinary process is over and grateful for the support he’s received from the Browns […]

The NFL and Deshaun Watson agreed to a settlement in regards to his looming suspension. The two parties agreed to an 11-game suspension which will be paired with a $5 million fine. The punishment puts Watson on track to return to action in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season, and low and behold, he’ll […]

The official ruling on Deshaun Watson’s suspension has been reached. After months of deliberation and an appeal from the NFL, the league has decided on this punishment for Watson. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will be suspended for 11 games and will be given a fine of $5 million. Afterwards, Watson will go through a mandatory […]

The light is finally visible at the end of the tunnel for Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns. After floating in proverbial limbo while waiting for his initial punishment, then falling back into it as the NFL appealed the original ruling, Watson’s final league sentence is reportedly all but set in stone. Deshaun Watson is […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is still awaiting the final decision on his suspension this season after being accused of sexual misconduct stemming from massage therapy sessions. Judge Sue L. Robinson initially proposed a six-game suspension, but the NFL wants more. Per Dan Graziano of ESPN, it appears Watson and his camp are expecting a […]

It has been nearly two weeks since the NFL decided to appeal the six-game suspension handed to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson by Judge Sue L. Robinson. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell tabbed Peter Harvey to hear the appeal, with the league targeting a year suspension. However, Harvey still hasn’t come to a decision, with Watson […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has recently been linked to the Cleveland Browns. He’s been mentioned in trade rumors all offseason long but nothing has come to fruition. However, many felt as if Cleveland would be interested in the San Francisco 49ers’ QB because of Deshaun Watson. Watson was originally handed a 6-game suspension, but the NFL is […]

Deshaun Watson made his first preseason appearance for the Cleveland Browns over the weekend, and it’s safe to say he wasn’t received warmly by opposing fans. Jacksonville Jaguars fans gave Watson quite the welcome during their preseason clash, unleashing a profanity-fueled chant aimed at the controversial quarterback. Browns OL Joel Bitonio was asked about opposing […]

Deshaun Watson took his very first snaps in a sanctioned NFL contest for the first time in over a year on Friday. If anyone expected the Cleveland Browns quarterback to take the field without a hitch, they would’ve been sorely mistaken. Watson wasn’t on the field for long, going 1-for-5 for just seven yards. But […]

Deshaun Watson surprised the football world when he addressed his high-profile sexual misconduct case moments before his Cleveland Browns debut on Friday. It was an unexpected act that drew polarizing reactions from in and around the NFL. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski spoke out about that issue as he opened up about how he felt […]

The Cleveland Browns defeated Jacksonville Jaguars 24-13 to kick off their 2022 preseason campaign. In this game, the Browns went on a 24-0 run to end it after the Jaguars had a 13-0 start. The Jaguars wanted to demonstrate that their youthful team was coming together while the Browns had high hopes going into the […]

After an offseason that was mired by a lot of controversy, Deshaun Watson finally made his debut for his new team, the Cleveland Browns, on Friday night. The three-time Pro Bowl quarterback, however, had an uneventfully forgettable outing against the Carolina Panthers, and it wasn’t exactly what Browns fans were hoping for from their new […]

Cleveland Browns fans have been very supportive of Deshaun Watson amid the sexual misconduct allegations thrown against him. However, not everyone in the NFL feels the same. That much is clear after Watson suited up for the Browns in their first preseason game for 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jags fans made sure to let […]

Deshaun Watson made his Cleveland Browns debut on Friday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This might be the last time that you see Watson in a Browns jersey for a looong time. The controversial quarterback was initially suspended six games by the NFL’s independent arbitrator judge Sue L. Robinson, but the league is currently appealing that […]

While the football world eagerly awaits the ruling on the NFL’s appeal of Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension for allegedly sexual assaulting dozens of massage therapists, the Browns starting quarterback is set to suit up for Cleveland against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first preseason game of the year. Prior to Watson taking the field on […]

The Cleveland Browns will play their NFL preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday. The main storyline will be Deshaun Watson making his Browns debut. The controversial QB is facing a 6-game suspension which is currently being appealed. However, that suspension only pertains to the regular season. But a number of other notable names […]

While the preseason is in full swing, the football world eagerly awaits the results of the NFL’s appeal of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct of dozens of massage therapists. Everyone involved — from the Browns to Watson to the NFL — realizes that the original controversial ban, handed down […]

The Cleveland Browns are bracing themselves for the NFL’s final decision regarding the suspension to star quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson is currently suspended for six games, but there’s a chance that his punishment could be increased to a full year after Roger Goodell and the NFL appealed the decision from Judge Sue L. Robinson. If […]

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Deshaun Watson are stuck in limbo. They are waiting on the appeal to his six-game suspension levied by Judge Sue L. Roberts last week. The NFL appealed the decision and instead of deciding for himself, commissioner Roger Goodell appointed former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey to hear the […]

The Cleveland Browns announced that controversial QB Deshaun Watson will start Friday’s preseason opener vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars, per Ian Rapoport. Watson was recently suspended for 6 regular season games, but the NFL is in the process of pushing for a longer punishment. As aforementioned, the league is pushing for a lengthier suspension. But regardless, […]

The number of games Deshaun Watson will be suspended for is still being decided. The Cleveland Browns may need to start going on a game-by-game basis as the NFL appeals the six-game suspension he originally received. As the Browns prepare to open their preseason with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, they are still unsure if […]

The focus of every NFL fan has shifted to former New Jersey Attorney General Peter C. Harvey, the man appointed by commissioner Roger Goodell to be the designee in the league’s appeal of the six-game suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Goodell has made it clear that he wants Watson’s suspension to “significantly increase”, […]

When it comes to the Deshaun Watson situation, the only thing for certain is that he’s not going to play for at least the first six games of the Cleveland Browns’ season. Beyond that, there’s nothing truly definitive about the situation. But could Deshaun Watson suit up for preseason? That’s a question that’s becoming more […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell finally breaks his silence on the Deshaun Watson case and their decision to appeal the suspension of the Cleveland Browns QB. Watson has been handed a six-game suspension over the multiple counts of indecent and sexual assault filed against him. However, the NFL has since appealed the ruling as they search […]

Judge Sue L. Robinson has suspended Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson for the first six games of the 2022 NFL season. The NFL is contemplating appealing for a longer suspension, while Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is hoping to see Watson on the field in Week 7. It’s extremely tough to just forego his off-the-field […]

The saga surrounding Deshaun Watson’s suspension has been rather insane to watch unfold recently. To recap: Attorney Sue L. Robinson recommended a suspension of six games for Watson after his multiple sexual assault allegations. A day after that, the NFL decided to appeal this suspension, with the NFLPA prepared for their own defense as well. […]

The end is in sight for Deshaun Watson and the ongoing legal saga that has kept him under the microscope since March 2021. He’ll have to serve a suspension for at least the first six games of the Cleveland Browns season — maybe more if the NFL wins their appeal — but once he serves his […]

The Cleveland Browns training camp has reached its midpoint. On a muggy, sweltering Sunday, the Browns completed their ninth of a total of 17 training camp workouts in front of yet another enthusiastic crowd of fans. As they continue to get ready for what is sure to be a competitive setting in their first preseason […]