Deshaun Watson has been fined $5m and suspended for 11 games after a settlement was reached between the NFL and the players’ union
and lodged an appeal, with the league’s commissioner, Roger Goodell, saying the quarterback had displayed “predatory behavior”.
Watson has denied any wrongdoing and grand juries declined to indict him on criminal charges over the sexual misconduct claims, which involved female massage therapists. He haswho have filed lawsuits against him. Last week, Watson issued an apology to the women involved. But despite saying he took “accountability” for his actions Thursday, Watson maintained he was not guilty of any wrongdoing.
The NFL says the $5m will go to “non-profit organizations across the country that educate young people on healthy relationships, promote education and prevention of sexual misconduct and assault, support survivors, and related causes”. The Browns and the NFL will also contribute a further $1m each towards the organizations.
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