Browns QB Deshaun Watson scheduled to start preseason

The Browns announced on Wednesday that quarterback Deshaun Watson

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will be starting the team's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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They plan to play starters on the Jacksonville game.

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Watson is facing a six-game suspension, but the NFL has appealed that decision,

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with one hearing set to take place with Peter Harvey.

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The ruling is final and binding for players, clubs and the CBA.

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The league is asking for a suspension of at least one year for Watson,

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who has been accused of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions.

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The league appealed Watson's suspension based on the evidence that

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he violated NFL policy over multiple violations of personal conduct.

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Goodell said, "We've seen evidence of violations in Robinson's case.

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