Deshaun Watson: Report hints at a 2-8 game suspension for Browns QB

A report has emerged that has hinted at how long Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson could be suspended for. 

The Cleveland Browns took an incredibly big risk this past offseason when they brought in Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Whilst there is no doubting what he can bring on the field, it is what has transpired he has been doing off the field that is causing so many problems. 

The 26-year-old quarterback is currently under investigation from the NFL over 24 acts of sexual misconduct that he has been accused of committing whilst with his former team and whilst he was not indicted by a criminal court over the allegations, he has been facing a number of civil suits against him from his accusers, the vast majority of which have been settled out of court.

He and the NFL have recently been in court with Judge Sue L. Robinson as they both state their cases, with Watson proclaiming his innocence whilst the NFL are looking to suspend him. Some reports emerged claiming the NFL would look to suspend Watson for the whole upcoming season, whilst others hinted at an indefinite suspension.

According to a report from ProFootballTalk it appears as though Watson’s punishment could fall well short of that mark, with the article claiming that punishment of anywhere between 2-8 games could be what is handed down by Judge Robinson.

It should be pointed out that both parties would be able to appeal the decision, so you would imagine that should the claim end up being correct, the NFL are more than likely going to take the case further as they look for a harsher, and some might say more suitable, punishment. 

The number given does seem strange based on punishments handed out in the past. For instance, former Pittsburgh