SEPTEMBER 11: In the wake of Judkins’ meeting with the league, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com notes there is no timeline on a decision regarding discipline under the NFL’s personal conduct policy. She also confirms Judkins will practice today, so he will be in position to play in Week 2 if allowed to do so by the league.
SEPTEMBER 10: As expected, Quinshon Judkins is meeting with the NFL today. The Browns’ running back recently signed his rookie contract, paving the way for him to play in the regular season. 
Judkins did not suit up for Week 1, which came as little surprise. The second-rounder could be available on Sunday, although it remains to be seen if that will be the case. Judkins’ criminal case came to an end with charges not being pursued, but an NFL investigation into his domestic battery allegations continued after that point.
A move to the commissioner’s exempt list is unlikely, but league discipline could still result from the NFL’s investigation. Today’s in-person meeting with Judkins (h/t ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi) will be key in determining how things will play out on that front. The 21-year-old is currently in the fold via a roster exemption which will expire after Week 2.
Judkins is expected to return to the Browns for practice tomorrow, per Oyefusi. The Ole Miss and Ohio State product missed all of training camp and the preseason as he remained unsigned, something which could lead to a reduced workload whenever he does first see the field. Nevertheless, the departure of Nick Chubb in free agency allowed for a committee approach to be used in Cleveland’s backfield. Jerome Ford received six carries in Week 1, while fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson handled twice as many attempts.
Judkins will be expected to handle a role alongside those two when he is cleared for game action. On Sunday, the Browns will play the Ravens in a contest of 0-1 teams. How today’s meeting plays out will no doubt go a long way in dictating if he is able to make his debut at that time.
Still kind of wild when the NFL has the moral high ground over the legal system.
Agreed. Couldn’t have said it better.
I think it’s less a matter of moral high ground than it is corporate public relations and public image. The legal system doesn’t employ him; the NFL does.
Just because charges were dropped doesn’t mean a crime didn’t accure. Domestic violence is very real and extremely trying on the victims. Our justice system puts the burden on the victims, who many times do not feel safe to continue with charges….by all means the NFL should investigate and hand down a suspension if warranted. Judkins himself admitted to punching her in the mouth….