NFL Insider Reveals NFL’s Plans To Deal with Deshaun Watson’s Lawsuit


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On Monday, information broke that Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had been accused of wrongdoing in a brand new civil lawsuit, stemming from an incident in October 2020 whereas he was nonetheless a member of the Houston Texans.

Like all authorized points, the NFL can assessment the scenario and determine if the athlete needs to be suspended whereas the authorized course of performs out.

Gamers who’re subjected to this motion are positioned on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt checklist, that means the athlete can proceed to be on their crew’s roster, however the athlete shouldn’t be permitted to take part in video games.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero revealed on X – the platform previously often known as Twitter – that Watson’s scenario is at present being reviewed by the league workplace for this off-the-field matter.

“The NFL doesn’t plan to put Browns QB Deshaun Watson on the commissioner’s exempt checklist in gentle of a brand new civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 allegation, since there have been no prison costs and the league’s assessment has simply begun,” Pelissero stated. 

“From (NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy): ‘We’re reviewing the criticism and we’ll look into the matter underneath the Private Conduct Coverage,’” Pelissero added.

Watson had earlier off-the-field points that prompted the league to droop him for 11 video games at first of his Cleveland tenure.

Groups who’ve gamers on the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt checklist can signal contracts with different gamers to fill their 53-man roster.

At present, the Browns have one participant – rookie defensive sort out Mike Corridor – on the Commissioner’s checklist as he awaits a court docket look subsequent week on allegations of home violence.


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