😡'Utterly appalling.' 🗣️ 'Astonishing.' 😨 'Shocking signal to send.' The sporting world, and the NFL themselves, have been left speechless after a stunning decision has left almost everyone in a state of confusion, anger and frustration. 🤦♂️🏈 NFL
The NFL, which has three days to appeal, said it is reviewing Robinson’s decision and will decide on its next steps.
The NFL Players Association has said it would abide by Robinson's ruling. If either side appeals, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell or someone he designates will make the decision, per terms of the CBA. The union could then try to challenge that ruling in federal court. Robinson noted the NFL acknowledged at the hearing that its recommended punishment was “unprecedented” and she concluded it should not change its standards of discipline for non-violent sexual assault without giving players fair notice.
Watson, who signed a fully guaranteed $327 million, five-year contract, will lose only $491,000 if the suspension is unchanged because his base salary this season is $1.035 million. His $64 million signing bonus is unaffected by the suspension. After learning the ruling was imminent, the NFLPA issued a joint statement with Watson, saying they will not appeal and urged the league to follow suit. The union had argued Watson shouldn’t be punished at all because he was not convicted of a crime.
In their lawsuits, the women accused Watson of exposing himself, touching them with his penis or kissing them against their will. One woman alleged Watson forced her to perform oral sex. Watson’s high-profile case has renewed scrutiny of the league’s handling of player misbehaviour, along with its support for women, and left the Browns wondering if they’ll ever find a franchise quarterback.
On July 15, 30 women settled lawsuits against the Texans after claiming the team ignored and enabled Watson as he harassed and assaulted them during the therapy sessions. Terms of the settlements were confidential.
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