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Few players are in a more awkward spot than Jacoby Brissett. The seven-year pro has the handle on the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback job — but just until Deshaun Watson serves his 11-game suspension following a lengthy legal battle with the NFL. Playing with the specter of Watson hovering over him, it’s no surprise that […]

Deshaun Watson is going to be out of action for a significant part of the season for the Cleveland Browns. This is after the embattled quarterback was slapped with an 11-game suspension by the league in relation to his highly-controversial sexual misconduct case. At this point, the Browns are doing what they can to help […]

All things considered, Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns got off pretty lightly even with the additional suspension and fine. They length of suspension went from six games to 11 games but that’s much better than the rumored threat of a full season on the sidelines. That would have kept Deshaun Watson off the field […]

On Thursday, news broke that the NFL and the NFLPA had settled on an agreement regarding Deshaun Watson. The Cleveland Browns quarterback will face an 11-game suspension and be fined $5 million. That is signed and finalized. But that does not mean that all of the trouble for Watson is behind him. There were a […]

After months of speculation and rumors, the final Deshaun Watson punishment was announced. After initially receiving a 6-game suspension, Watson’s punishment was increased to an 11-game suspension following an appeal. Additionally, he was fined $5 million dollars. As a result, Jacoby Brissett is the expected replacement for the Cleveland Browns. Brissett commented on replacing Watson […]

Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension and $5 million fine has been a major talking point in NFL circles in the last 24 hours. After making a big trade for the QB, the Cleveland Browns will now be without him for more than half the season. This is why many teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, balked at […]

The Cleveland Browns finally learned on Thursday that newly acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson will be suspended for the first 11 games of the 2022 NFL season. That’s a big blow for a team with playoff aspirations, but it might’ve been better for Cleveland if Watson was banned for a full season like the NFL originally […]

Thursday morning, news broke that the NFL and the NFLPA had agreed to a settlement in the Deshaun Watson saga. The Cleveland Browns quarterback was suspended 11 games of the 2022 NFL season, was fined $5 million and is forced to attend counseling sessions and follow the suggested treatment program. But it’s hard to comply […]

Current NFL players haven’t exactly come out in droves to support league-mandated discipline of embattled Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, credibly accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. One prominent former signal-caller, though, is resolute in his opinion the NFL’s finalized suspension of Watson isn’t nearly big enough punishment given gravity of the allegations […]

After news broke Thursday morning that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games, reactions ran rampant online. Roger Goodell and the NFL agreed to a settlement with the NFLPA, allowing Watson to play the final six games of this season. It’s possible that no reaction was more visceral, sad and on point […]

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 […]