Deshaun Watson's short-term future with the Cleveland Browns could be coming into focus.
Cleveland’s quarterback will have a hearing next week with NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, three people familiar with the scheduled meeting told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Watson, who is facing a potential suspension from the league stemming from accusations of sexual misconduct by two dozen massage therapists in Texas, will meet with Robinson on Tuesday, said the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because details of the hearing have not been disclosed publicly.It’s not yet know how long Watson is scheduled to meet with Robinson.
The hearing is a significant development in Watson’s case as Robinson will decide if the 26-year-old violated the league’s personal conduct policy. The league is expected to recommend significant discipline for Watson, who will be defended by the NFL Players Association in the high-profile case.ESPN was first to report Watson’s meeting with Robinson, who was jointly appointed by the league and NFL Players Association in 2020.
The league has said Watson’s settlements will not affect its investigation. If Robinson finds Watson violated the league’s personal conduct policy, he’ll likely be suspended for multiple games if not longer.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says former Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is still under investigation by the NFL and could still be disciplined under the league’s personal conduct policy.
The Associated Press and AP Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Florida, contributed to this report.that I have read and agree