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It was reported in June that during Watson's disciplinary
hearing, the NFL was pushing for an indefinite suspension
lasting at least one year.
Watson, now with the Cleveland Browns, was sued by 24 women who
accused him of sexual misconduct during massage sessions when he
played for the Houston Texans.
Watson's camp reached confidential settlements last month with
20 of the 24 women who brought civil lawsuits against him. On
Friday, attorney Tony Buzbee, who represented Watson's accusers,
announced that the Texans had reached confidential settlements
with 30 women.
Watson has continued to deny wrongdoing, and in March two grand
juries in Texas declined to indict him on criminal charges. But
he still could be punished by the NFL under its personal conduct
policy.
Robinson, a former U.S. District Court judge who was jointly
selected to oversee the case by the NFL and the NFL Players
Association, was expected to issue a ruling before the Browns
report to training camp on July 26. But Yahoo reported Monday
that Robinson's decision might "overlap" with the start of the
Browns' camp.
--Field Level Media
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