Either side would have three days to submit an appeal in writing. In that case, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell or his designee"will issue a written decision that will constitute full, final and complete disposition of the dispute,'' per terms of Article 46 in the league's collective bargaining agreement.
Watson has been accused of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct during massage sessions in civil lawsuits filed by 25 women. The encounters cited in the lawsuits took place between March 2020 and March 2021, while Watson was a member of the. One of the 25 lawsuits was dropped following a judge's ruling in April 2021 that the plaintiffs needed to amend their petitions to disclose their names.
Buzbee told ESPN's John Barr that Ashley Solis, the first woman to sue Watson and the first to go public with her name and story, did settle her case.who made claims or were prepared to make claims against the organization for its alleged role regarding the allegations against Watson. Robinson heard arguments from the league, the union and Watson's attorney during a three-day hearing held in her home state of Delaware in late June. The NFL had been pushing for a suspension of at least a year, while the players' union and Watson's attorney argued that the quarterback should not be suspended at all. The sides discussed a potential settlement all the way up through the hearing, but they could not agree to a deal.
In the days leading up to Robinson's decision, the league and Watson's side engaged in further settlement talks, sources told ESPN's Dan Graziano, but neither side ever felt they were close to an agreement. The most Watson's side indicated it was willing to offer was a suspension in the range of six to eight games, according to sources.
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He deserved more , maybe for life, NFL not for long
There was allegations there was racism going on at the Texans and that town they are in RIGHT before deshawn asked to leave, magically there was women me tooing him, even saved a few for later to keep the story alive. Courts could find no evidence.
Old News
SportsCenter I hope ppl know that settling doesn’t prove innocence or guilt. Word Of Mouth isn’t enough evidence for a year suspension. Let’s be real I’m pretty sure he saw those therapists more than once. Hell one of the women dropped the lawsuit because she couldn’t stay anonymous
Shouldn’t have even been suspended. A bunch of massage parlour hookers got their payday.
ESPNNFL So if the integrity of the Shield is so important why didn’t Roger Kraft receive any discipline or suspension? I didn’t know soliciting prostitutes was a character building exercise? Oh yeah I forgot he’s wealthy and he’s white. Big difference apparently.
pretty simple, black privilege
2 Grand jury’s said, no charges. A arbiter who is a former Federal judge also said, no charges and felt 6 games was sufficient. Damnear all but 1 woman settled for cash. This was a finesse. These women weren’t victims. They consented to anything he requested.
The Harris County District Attorney didn’t bring charges, so why the uproar over the punishment deshaunwatson? All these holier than thou analyst....
What’s amazing is U have all these men & women talking about sexual misconduct, as if these are little girls! Every one of them took the job & the money, no one reported this to Police, 2 sets of DA”s did not prosecute. Stop acting like women R incapable of conspiring 4 tha bag!
I still do not know what he actually did? Was it just an indecent proposal or did he touch all those woman.
Something very wrong,,, too ….
That's only the beginning of his troubles. Now the civil suits need to be dealt with
I realize one person won't make a difference, but if this is the end result, I am done being an NFL fan. first kneelers and now sex criminals .. Watsons punishment for 24 accusers of sexual assault ? $230 Million dollar contract ..
Funny how these 'professional' reporters are reporting as if a grand jury and the FBI found him guilty. The NFL is the only entity that found him guilty of something; which was bringing defamation onto a 'prestigious' brand. The real professional investigators found nothing.
SportsCenter Disgraceful period
He is facing rape charges and only gets 6 game suspension typical bs
This is gonna cause some new protest
What a joke. 6 games
So now you are going to have Browns masseuses afraid to come forward and say he pressured them for 'activities'. Afraid the team will fire them for screwing up the Brown season. SueRobinson obviously didn't check with the Houston Texans.
How can someone be a 1st-time offender with 24 cases? Aren't they a repeat offender after the 1st one? Sue (MadMen) Robinson's judgment is ridiculous, nonsensical, and wrong. nflcommish stephenasmith ColinCowherd
ESPNNFL Crazy!
Glad it’s over everyone got what they wanted me myself it is the Texans fault they started this whole thing
6 games for buying pussy? Well at least it's not the season.
In the league’s defence, when it comes to “he said, she said”, “he” will always win. It’s not an NFL thing, it’s just a Western society thing. I like how the NFL went through independent judge though, act like their hands are tied. I don’t believe they wanted indefinite really
Everytime I hear the NFL spit the bullshit about protecting the integrity of the shield.
I hope some defenses are fired up to drop the hammer when they play the browns this year
HoustonTexans Browns NFL nflnetwork ATTSportsNetSW FOXSports —BREAKING NEWS— Deshaun Watson gets his Ultimate HappyEnding from the judge and NFL
Well good
Its a great day for browns fans
So I guess Tristan Thompson latest BM allegedly will be his next client since Tristan is retiring...since it's only a 6 game suspension...but ok!!!
20+ Women, and the number didnt shoot up until AFTER Watson got his huge contract. Nothing was ever proven in court, mainly because ALL WOMEN agreed to take money. Which makes me feel like the 'trauma' was moreso experienced inside their bank accts. Help me understand the uproar?
Embarrassing for the nfl.
Sue Robison has disparaged every woman in America! Watson should be banned from football for life!
SportsCenter Is he on a sexual predator list?
This guy is a fing dirt bag
Are you kidding me? How is this guy still in the league? What does this league stand for if it won’t stand up for these women. It’s disgusting.
reporters keep slandering Deshaun Watson even tho he was found To have committed no illegal acts by TWO grand juries !! Like stop bashing the dude when he is not a criminal. Absolutely terrible biased divisive reporting!
Weak
So nfl elite can get away with assaulting women and get paid $230 million dollars C'MON Man
He was never found guilty that makes me 'All In' ....Deshaun I'm still with you ...I ride with DW4
ESPNNFL There might as well have not been any punishment at all. This is the biggest bunch of BS ever as far as punishing sexual misconduct and not just one case - there were multiple cases filed against this jerk! Wake up all you men who think this punishment was too harsh 😡
Wonder what they’ll give him next time.
New low for an already disgustingly low league. You had a chance to say no more, no more of these pampered predators getting away with this abuse. Don't you dare bet on a game, but sexually assault all the women you can get your hands on.
Good😡
There are no criminal charges and repeatedly they said he didn’t assault anyone. The lawyer is the neighbor of the Texans owner, and Houston Police said nothing criminal happened!! Stop the BS!!! They know he was a setup because he didn’t play!!!
I’m a huge NFL fan - but what a disappointment - yet another example of money, greed and power … if this happened in any other place in society - what would the results be? WomensRights need to mean more - there doesn’t always need to be a crime for it to be wrong!
Now it's time to turn the page, this dude hasn't played all last season plus the six games this season I think that's enough of a suspension🧐😎🏈
What a joke!!! With 24 civil suits he gets the same time as Big Ben. He’s a serial sexual predator
lol it’s cuz he’s black - black power so strong right now it’s redik - anyone really think he’d get more hahahahahahahahah
this dudes look on his face cries guilty lmao. sad day…
For all those talking about boycotting the NFL. That's not gonna hurt their bottom line one bit and people will still watch. Focus your energies on our screwed up judicial systems. Prayers and healing to the victims 🙏
Cleveland now employs the two biggest jokes in the NFL. One carried out the most cowardly move in NFL history by using a helmet as a weapon, and the other is a serial sexual predator. Cleveland is a joke.
NFL thinks being a serial predator is fine, but don't smoke weed. Great message. Disgraceful
Why is everyone so mad He's guilty of nothing so far, idk how it's even legal to suspend someone for something that they have not been convicted of
nfl nflcommish so he can sexually assault even 1 woman and be allowed to play again. This is deplorable.
Disgusting. Be better NFL Browns get rid of him for good
trying to process ridley getting a year and watson getting six games
Phil_Lewis_ 6 game suspension for being a whole predator. The nfl is laughable atp
Double standards... His privlege is showing
Shameful. Power and money let u get away with alot these days. How many more women have to be abused for it to make a real difference
Betting on games = 1 year ban Sexual assault = 6 games Hahah ok NFL
Funny, the same people defending Watson, are the same ones crying when cops are found innocent gunning down a thug who was in the wrong.
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