Deshaun Watson booed on NFL return after an 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct
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On his NFL return after 700 days away, Deshaun Watson was booed as
On his NFL return after 700 days away, Deshaun Watson was booed as
he made his debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
he made his debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Watson faced jeers before taking each snap in the first half of his first game back after
Watson faced jeers before taking each snap in the first half of his first game back after
an 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct. Watson made his Cleveland debut against
an 11-game suspension for sexual misconduct. Watson made his Cleveland debut against
the Houston Texans, where he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection over four seasons.
the Houston Texans, where he was a three-time Pro Bowl selection over four seasons.
The NFL sought to suspend Watson for at least a season, but
The NFL sought to suspend Watson for at least a season, but
settled for 11 games after an independent arbitrator initially issued a six-game suspension.
settled for 11 games after an independent arbitrator initially issued a six-game suspension.
In requesting the full sentence, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell cited retired US District Judge Sue Robinson,
In requesting the full sentence, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell cited retired US District Judge Sue Robinson,
who called Watson's behavior "egregious" and "predatory."
who called Watson's behavior "egregious" and "predatory."
Watson was also fined $5 million and ordered to receive professional counseling and rehabilitation.
Watson was also fined $5 million and ordered to receive professional counseling and rehabilitation.
Watson has maintained his innocence while apologizing to the women who have raised allegations against him.
Watson has maintained his innocence while apologizing to the women who have raised allegations against him.