After months of rumours, Deshaun Watson You already know your future in the 2022 season NFL. On Monday, August 1, the federal judge Sue L Robinson proposed a six-game suspension, but the league appealed that decision, and on Thursday the 18th it was finally announced how many games he received. The penalty kick comes after the quarter Cleveland Browns come to terms with 23 Civil Lawsuits for Sexual Harassment Ranging from Harassment to Assault.
Watson has already missed the entire 2021 season without seeing any action Houston Texans, while 24 masseuses reported him. In March 2022, a jury ruled that the quarterback would not face criminal charges for the events, but had to face civil lawsuits and the consequences to the NFL.
What games is Deshaun Watson missing?
In the first instance, Watson was suspended for the first six games of the 2022 season. They were shut out against the Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons, in addition to hosting the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots at home.
However, on August 18 it was learned that the NFL and the NFLPA (players association) had reached an agreement to 11 game suspension. In turn, Watson will have to pay a financial penalty of $5 million, which will go to charity. Although the deal hasn’t been signed yet, as reporter Adam Schaefer reports, everything is set.
Suspension: NFL and NFLPA reach agreement on 11-game suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson, sources say. The settlement also includes a $5 million fine that will go to charity. The agreement has not yet been signed but has been agreed upon. pic.twitter.com/2dFvcePL9k
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2022
That way, the QB will also lose games vs. Baltimore Ravens (away), Cincinnati Bengals (in), Miami Dolphins (away), Buffalo Bills (away) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (in). The return will be against the Houston Texansthe team that drafted him 12th in the 2017 Draft.
“I am grateful that the disciplinary process is over and extremely grateful for the tremendous support I have received throughout my short time with the Browns organization. I apologize once again for the pain this situation has caused. I take responsibility for the decisions I made. My focus going forward is to work on becoming the best version of myself on and off the field and support my teammates as much as possible while I’m away from the team. I’m excited about what the future holds for me in Cleveland.” Watson said.
His presentation in the preseason
Despite being suspended, Deshaun Watson was a part of the Cleveland Browns’ season opener against her jacksonville jaguars. QB saw little action in 24-13 win: He threw five passes and only completed one 7. Josh Rosen (56 yards) and Joshua Dobbs (108) were the other leading rushers for the Browns. Probably Jacoby Brissette he is the one who will take the field and try to keep it rolling until Watson arrives.
For the second day of the preseason, Sunday, August 21, Cleveland will host the Philadelphia Eagles.
Why Deshaun Watson is the Cleveland Browns’ worst deal
After sitting out all of last season because of that sex scandal, the former Houston Texans reached out to the Browns on a contract 230 million dollars and duration of five years. While the pay is about right for a top player as the QB is considered by many, Cleveland guaranteed him the full bond. No matter what happens, the franchise must pay the entire signed amount. Although Watson hasn’t been hitting the gridiron for a while.
What Watson signed is the Highest guaranteed contract in league history. To get dimensions: Aaron Rodgersin the expansion with the Green Bay Packers only 150M was guaranteed, whereas Patrick Mahomes yes or yes you will get 140 million
