QB Deshaun Watson leaves Browns as NFL suspension begins
Associated PressBEREA, Ohio — At the same time his teammates began practicing, Deshaun Watson headed off in another direction. Cleveland’s starting quarterback began serving his lengthy NFL suspension for alleged sexual misconduct on Tuesday, a punishment that will keep Watson away from the Browns until Oct. 10. I’m confident that he has a good plan to do some good work while he’s away from the building.” Watson has always denied any wrongdoing, and he maintained his innocence shortly after agreeing to the settlement worked out between the NFL and NFL Players Association following the league’s appeal of his original six-game suspension. In reviewing his case, Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge appointed to handle league discipline, found Watson’s behavior “egregious” and “predatory.” As long as Watson abides by the league’s provisions, he can return to the Browns’ training facility roughly halfway through his suspension. “He’s been a great teammate in being able to show up to work every day in the midst of everything.” NOTES: QB Josh Rosen was the most notable player not to make Cleveland’s roster.