The NFL and NFLPA on Thursday reached a settlement regarding Deshaun Watson’s suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, and in doing so, averted a… By Michael McCann Analysis Aug 18, 2022 1:24 pm What’s Next in NFL Watson Case: 12 Questions About Legal Options ...
NFL's most notable indefinite suspensions following Deshaun Watson caseWatson's settlement with the NFL called for an 11-game suspension but left open the window that Browns quarterback could actually be out even longer than that if he failed to comply with the terms of his settlement.When ...
The Deshaun Watson situation involves three different aspects of the law. First, the criminal process. Second, the civil justice system. Third, the NFL’s in-house disciplinary process. With the criminal portion of the case over (unless new criminal comp...
Deshaun Watson did not commit any crimes and is not guilty of any offenses. “Now that the criminal investigations have been completed, we are happy to move forward with the civil case depositions. We will vigorously defend those cases with every ounce we have....
Per a statement from a league spokesman, the NFL has opened up a review of the matter under the Personal Conduct Policy. Because there are no formal charges being brought against Watson though, and the case is just civil in nature at this point, the Commissioner's Exempt List is not ...
as if Watson was on the team- find a way to trade up in the NFL draft and get a young QB to offset the Watson salary cap issues and bring actual upside to the position. However, if they can actually move him off the team it will give the Browns, in the long term, an extra $...
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents all 24 women who sued Watson, was critical of the NFL’s handling of the case and settlement. “By settling this matter the way he has, Roger Goodell has proven one of two things: Either his recent rhetoric was utter baloney, or his bark is much wor...
February 13th, 2022 at 2:42 pm I haven’t followed his case super closely, but if I understand it correctly, the massage girls that claimed to be assaulted never contacted the police, and were recruited had to be recruited by a lawyer offering a big payday after Watson refused to settle...
Watson was previously accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women for his behavior during massage therapy sessions while he played for the Houston Texans. Article content “Deshaun strongly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday,” attorney Rusty Hardin said in a statement ...
Watson, 25, is scheduled to make $10 million for the upcoming season. He signed a four-year extension worth$156 million($73 million guaranteed), starting in 2022, increasing his salary to $35 million that season. He's represented by agency Athletes First. ...