Deshaun Watson's hearing will continue Wednesday
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 [June 29, 2022] The
disciplinary hearing for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson
began Tuesday and is expected to resume Wednesday, multiple media
outlets reported.
It is unclear how long the proceeding will last or when a ruling
will be rendered by Sue L. Robinson, a former U.S. District Court
judge who was jointly selected to oversee the case by the NFL and
the NFL Players Association.
Watson, 26, has been accused of sexual misconduct during massage
sessions that occurred during his time with his former team, the
Houston Texans. Twenty-five women have accused him of actions
ranging from sexual assault to inappropriate behavior.
Watson, who has denied wrongdoing, has settled 20 of 24 civil
lawsuits related to the massage sessions. The Texans organization is
also being sued for "enabling" his actions, in part by allegedly
providing him with non-disclosure agreements to give to massage
therapists.
Per numerous media reports, the NFL is pushing to have him suspended
indefinitely, with the minimum length of the punishment one year
before he would be eligible to apply for reinstatement.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson talks to the media after
minicamp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken
Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
The Texans held Watson out of action for the entire
2021 season as he was under investigation for criminal wrongdoing.
However, he was never indicted, and the Browns acquired him in a
March trade, giving up three first-round draft picks.
Cleveland also signed Watson to a five-year contract that will pay
him a guaranteed $230 million. However, his salary for 2022
reportedly is just $1 million to protect against the possibility
that he could be facing a lengthy suspension.
--Field Level Media
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