NFL to appeal Browns QB Deshaun Watson six-game suspension

The NFL plans to appeal Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

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six-game suspension for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.

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A joint statement by the NFL and NFLPA advanced that Judge Robinson's findings were binding and not appealed.

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The Personal Conduct Policy matter of Deshaun Watson resulted in immediate suspension of six games.

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The NFL has filed an appeal of a judge's decision to uphold

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Commissioner Roger Goodell's conduct regarding the Tom Brady court case.

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The NFL Appeals Browns QB Deshaun Watson's Six-Game Suspension

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The NFL was successful in proving that Watson violated the Personal Conduct Policy.

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This includes conduct that is gender-motivated or sexual assault,

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or conduct that poses a genuine danger to the safety and well-being of another person.

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Robinson ruled that Watson could only be suspended for one season,

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as his actions were similar to those of other players.

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