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

ByTecha Viral
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 resolve 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 listing, that means the athlete can proceed to be on their workforce’s roster, however the athlete just isn’t permitted to take part in video games.

NFL insider Tom Pelissero revealed on X – the platform previously referred to 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 place Browns QB Deshaun Watson on the commissioner’s exempt list in light of a new civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 allegation, since there have been no criminal charges and the league’s review has just begun,” Pelissero mentioned. 

“From (NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy): ‘We are reviewing the complaint and we will look into the matter under the Personal Conduct Policy,’” Pelissero added.

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

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

At the moment, the Browns have one participant – rookie defensive deal with Mike Corridor – on the Commissioner’s listing as he awaits a courtroom look subsequent week on allegations of home violence.

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