judge ruled that Browns QB Deshaun Watson should be suspended for six games

Deshaun Watson is being charged with six games of suspension from the NFL.

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The investigation by former U.S. District Judge Sue L. Robinson

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was based on the violation of the country's personal-conduct policy.

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A source told NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero that there will be no additional fine accompanying the suspension.

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The NFL Players Association stated that it will not appeal the decision.

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Rapoport reported that it is unclear if the league will appeal the decision.

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It has three days to decide on its next move.

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A decision about Robinson's ruling would probably be handled by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

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This decision would then be final.

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"The NFL is set up this way to avoid players being suspended for minor violations based on a lack of evidence."

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In this particular case, the NFL had no choice but to continue going along with

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with the six-game suspension because the evidence was found.

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Pelissero said " if Goodell or his designee ends up increasing this discipline,

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we will examine all options, including suing in federal court."

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