Without an agreement, Watson would of had to wait for an appeal decision by Peter Harvey, a Former Attorney General of New Jersey, who was appointed by the NFL.
The NFL and NFLPA have reached an agreement on an 11-game suspension for Deshaun Watson via @AdamSchefter
Breaking: NFL and NFLPA reached agreement on an 11-game suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson, per sources. The settlement also includes a fine of $5 million that will go to charity. Deal still is not signed but it is agreed to. pic.twitter.com/2dFvcePL9k— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2022
Breaking: NFL and NFLPA reached agreement on an 11-game suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson, per sources. The settlement also includes a fine of $5 million that will go to charity. Deal still is not signed but it is agreed to. pic.twitter.com/2dFvcePL9k
The games that Watson will miss: