This is very likely Deshaun Watson don’t go see action no official games of the 2022 NFL season, as happened in the previous campaign. The general of the Cleveland Browns faces a hard break from the leaguedue to its various categories sexual misconductwhich could end indefinitely, with a minimum of one year.
However, in a stance that can be seen as somewhat defiant, the Browns were quick to announce that Watson will start in his team’s 2022 preseason debutfacing the Jacksonville Jaguars this Friday, August 12th.
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Besides Watson, the The rest of Cleveland’s starting lineup opens the game against the Jaguarscoming off a 27-11 showing slump against the Raiders.
Why will Deshaun Watson play despite suspension?
The reason is very simple: for regulatory reasons, the general’s sanction extends only to the Normal Phase, so in theory, it could be part of the three meetings Cleveland has scheduled as a preseason: Jaguars, Eagles and Bears. Once this Regular Phase begins, Watson will not only be unable to play, but will not be able to enter Cleveland facilities or participate in team activities.
If the franchise ultimately believes that Watson won’t be suspended for the entire year, the decision would make some sense, to begin with. Win shots in matches with your new teammates. However, if the former Texans end up not being able to see action in 2022 (most likely) These preseason series could be seen as a waste of timewhich could have been used on other available quarterbacks like Jacoby Brissett, Josh Rosen and Joshua Dobbs.
