Deshaun Watson returns to an NFL field for the first time since Jan. 3, 2021
that Watson engaged in conduct that created “a genuine danger to the safety and well-being of another person, and conduct that undermines or puts at risk the integrity of the NFL.” However, she determined his behavior “does not fall into the category of violent conduct,” and the NFL then appealed.
Watson now faces two civil complaints, one of which was filed by a different attorney in October—less than two months after the NFL and NFLPAIn his absence, Brissett led Cleveland to a 4–7 record, throwing for 2,608 yards with 12 touchdown passes and six interceptions. Watson was reinstated on Monday and practiced on Wednesday but did not speak with the media until Thursday, where he sidestepped non-football questions.
Although he said he does “understand” that the media has myriad questions, he added, “but with my legal team and my clinical team, there’s only football questions I can really address at this time.” Along with the suspension and fine, Watson was ordered to undergo counseling. When asked why he agreed to the settlement, the quarterback said, “I was just trying whatever I could do to play football in 2022. Most of the settlement stuff with the NFL was mostly my agency and legal team. I had no control. My main focus was doing everything I needed to do to play this year.”
That became a reality for Watson on Sunday as he stepped onto the field of the franchise where his NFL career began on Sunday.
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