A little over a month after the Deshaun Watson hearing wrapped, a decision from disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson is finally expected. Robinson’s ruling is set to be delivered “by roughly 9 a.m. Eastern” tomorrow (Monday) morning, according to Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network. 
It was announced when the hearing concluded after its third day that the decision would likely be delayed as Robinson called for post-hearing briefs, which were set to be due by July 11. When these summaries were finally submitted, Robinson planned to deliberate for at least a week with some from USA Today predicting that a decision may still be weeks away from then.
Predictions for the length of Watson’s ban have been rampant for awhile now, ranging anywhere from as little as six weeks to as long as a full season. The most recent reports have disclosed that Cleveland is “privately bracing for an eight-game suspension.” While it’s nearly certain Watson will be missing some time, it’s still unclear just how much.
The longer the Browns have been clueless to how long they’ll be without their new starting quarterback the longer the Browns have had to wait to address the situation. For now, they feel confident in letting newly signed backup Jacoby Brissett fill in during a short Watson-absence, but they reportedly would plan to sign another quarterback to back up Brissett if Watson receives a lengthy suspension. After months of waiting, the Browns should finally be able to act on a plan moving forward tomorrow.
Following Robinson’s ruling, the appeal process is likely to begin. Unless Robinson rules Watson did not violate the NFL’s personal conduct policy, both sides can appeal. The final result will almost certainly not be known until the Browns begin camp, and it could come well into the team’s preseason workouts.
Banned for life!
Maybe not life but a “boycott” like they did for Ray Rice. He definitely should get at least 1yr because we know he’s too big of a player to throw away & the NFLPA won’t allow this because many others will suffer the same penalty cuz we all know many players seem to find trouble easily.
So if Deshaun was to receive a 1-year suspension AND last year’s sit out was to be included in the punishment. That would be a total of 34 regular season games. Silently the Houston Texans have settled with 30 accusers. That would be a 1 game suspension for each accuser with a 4-game misconduct.
Deshaun’s legal team will “sue” the NFL, which will send the case to arbitration. Deshaun will be allowed to play this season — while Cleveland has a stacked roster — and the case will be settled next year. Watson will be suspended another year and Cleveland will be able to restructure the roster.
He got paid to sit out. Texans paid him handsomely to not play. If that’s punishment. Sign me up.
The best point of all these backs and forths so far.
BStevens bravo and well done. Thank you
The Trashtros will always be known as the team that cheated. You must be proud. Too bad the Browns have Watson and your team has Davis Mills. Haha
You’re an embarrassment to the many true Cleveland fans and don’t speak for them.
Apparently you haven’t seen the fans at the Browns training camp. Watson is the most popular. He is getting his picture taken with the kids. He seems like a great guy, just like Roethlisberger
The trash in Cleveland loves them some trashy humans
We love some great quarterbacks. Now we have one of the best
It’ll be 6-8 games and the NFL will immediately appeal, kicking it to Goodell for a season long ban, which will start a war with the players association…who I can’t decide if they want to protect Watson from what they think is unfair punishment for trying to get handies or if they’re just protecting his huge…contract.
I actually think you’ve nailed it. Just not sure if the NFL has the balls to file the appeal. As you said…. Could start a war with NFLPA
And a lawsuit for discrimination. Or should I say….another lawsuit for discrimination
Stop the Double Jeopardy-He was basically already suspended a year last year for me he’s done his time so let him play .
Not even close to a suspension. He asked for a trade before all his indiscretions came to light. He told the Texans he wouldn’t play for them and instead of causing a scene the Texans allowed him to show up and still get paid. That is in no way equivalent to a suspension. He could have played if he wanted to. It’s not time served. Hopefully the NFL barbecues him.
The Texans decided he wouldn’t play last year. I do agree that last year was not close to a suspension though
Wrong again fanboy…
“New Houston head coach David Culley got the word directly from the source: Deshaun Watson has no intention of playing for the Texans ever again.
Watson met with Culley on Friday and told him he wants to be traded, Dan Graziano of ESPN reports.
Although Watson hasn’t made that declaration publicly, it’s been clear for weeks that that is Watson’s stance. He does not want to play for the Texans and is angling for a trade.
Texans owner Cal McNair has insisted that Watson will remain a Texan, but at some point someone has to blink. The Texans could get an enormous haul of players and draft picks if they were willing to trade Watson, and with each new report that Watson remains dug in, the chances increase that the team will eventually relent and give Watson the trade he wants.”
Trevor Bauer
Are you implying that several happy endings deserves the same consequences as brutalizing a woman during the act? Come on, be better bro.
You might want to look into the actual allegations. “Several happy endings” is a glib, juvenile and poor way to try to describe Watson’s alleged actions…you be better…
Inappropriate touching. No force, violence, coercion or threats. Pay more attention to this story
You were there moron. You have Bo clue what you’re talking about. Leave your basement and get a job.
The only thing I do in my basement is lift weights. I don’t need a job. I retired early
You don’t pay off “consensual”
Kobe did. Roethlisberger did. So you’re actually saying that they raped those women? What about Trump? He paid too.
What a weird kink! Does this guy even have a girlfriend or is he too much of an incel to handle a real relationship?
6-8 games is right, grand jury brought no charges and none of the legal experts on this board have no idea exactly what was done
I’ll be rooting against this creep.
Cool!
That’s it. I’m watching the XFL now
Should be a lifetime ban. Sex predators should not be allowed to play.
Haha
He should be playing in the Texas Department of Corrections.
You heard it from me first. 6 games is the punishment. Let’s play some football. Here we go Brownies here we go. Woof woof.
Last place in the North here you come
6 it is!
I know my stuff. Time for people to start paying attention to me
You’re an idiot
100 percent the league is appealing this. Rog likes being the ruler. He’s not letting someone else rule over his kingdom. The hammer is going to come down.