The NFL and Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have reached a settlement of his impending suspension of the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. Under the terms of the agreement, Watson will serve an 11-game suspension, face a fine of $5 million, and be required to attend mandatory counseling.
Deshaun Watson has settled his personal conduct case with the NFL.
– 11-game suspension
– $5 million fine
– Mandatory counselinghttps://t.co/MAiP667hZ3— USA TODAY NFL (@usatodaynfl) August 18, 2022
Watson released a statement following the settlement, in which he “takes responsibility” for his “decisions:”
Deshaun Watson statement: pic.twitter.com/n54aGsYRiy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2022
Browns ownership also released a statement, outlining how the situation could be a moment to bring about “meaningful change:”
From the #Browns https://t.co/GdjfzVmSIq pic.twitter.com/tOU6n5kbx0
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 18, 2022
