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The Browns said Wednesday in a brief post on their website that
most of their starters will play Friday in Jacksonville. Watson,
26, was the only player mentioned by name.
When Watson will make his next start is unclear. After an NFL
investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple
women, former U.S. district Judge Sue L. Robinson ruled Watson
should be suspended six regular-season games without pay for
violating the league's personal-conduct policy.
The league has appealed the decision of Robinson, whom the
league and the NFLPA agreed would serve as an independent
disciplinary officer. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday at
league meetings in Minneapolis that Watson deserved a longer
suspension.
"There were multiple violations that were egregious, and it was
predatory behavior," Goodell said.
Cleveland sent significant draft capital, including three future
first-round draft picks, to the Houston Texans in March to
acquire Watson. He signed a fully guaranteed five-year, $230
million contract as part of a trade.
All that came under the cloud of allegations of sexual
misconduct by two dozen masseuses. Two Texas grand juries
declined to indict Watson.
The Browns are expected to start the season with veteran Jacoby
Brissett at quarterback. Josh Rosen and Joshua Dobbs are
fighting for the backup role.
--Field Level Media
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