Browns QB Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million

Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback will be suspended

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for 11 games and fined $5 million for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy.

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The NFL and the NFLPA reached a settlement on Thursday.

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Watson is suspended and fined $5 million following his settlement with the league.

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Watson is eligible to play against the Houston Texans in Week 13, his former team.

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Watson will first be allowed to work out at the

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Browns' facility on Oct. 10 and resume practicing on Nov. 14.

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Roger Goodell said, "… as part of this settlement …

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Deshaun must do hard work on himself.

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This settlement requires compliance with the treatment plan and a significant fine.

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We are grateful to Judge Robinson and Peter Harvey for the help in reaching this conclusion."

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The league announced Thursday that the NFL and the Browns will each

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contribute $1 million to create a fund in an effort to prevent sexual misconduct.

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The NFL has announced a dialogue fund that will support non-profit organizations, such as sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.

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