Deshaun Watson Suspended 11 Games And Fined $5 Million

Deshaun Watson has learned his fate the controversial quarterback has been suspended 11 games this season after reaching a settlement with the NFL. The league just announced the new punishment for the Cleveland Browns star saying in addition to the lengthier ban, Watson also agreed to a $5 million fine. The 26-year-old will also "promptly undergo a professional evaluation by behavioral experts and will follow their treatment program," according to the NFL. commish Roger Goodell addressed the settlement, saying, "Deshaun has committed to doing the hard work on himself that is necessary for his return to the NFL. This settlement requires compliance with a professional evaluation and treatment plan, a significant fine, and a more substantial suspension. "We are grateful to Judge Robinson and Peter Harvey for their efforts in addressing these matters, which laid the foundation for reaching this conclusion. Watson who was acquired by the Browns in the offseason initially received a six-game suspension from retired Judge Sue Robinson, who spent several days investigating the claims made against him from 2020-21.

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