The Cleveland Browns silently got rid of a stipulation from beginning quarterback Deshaun Watson’s agreement over the offseason that would have secured him from a future suspension. NFL expert Jay Glazer reported the news and Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team published it on social networks.
Per the report, if Watson is suspended once again, Cleveland might maintain the ensured cash that he is owed. Cleveland signed Watson to a totally ensured five-year, $230 million offer after they traded for him from the Houston Texans.
“If he has a suspension progressing, there might be a possibility they might return and get a few of those assurances,” Glazer stated.
The #Browns silently got rid of a stipulation from Deshaun Watson’s agreement this offseason that would have secured him in case of a future suspension, according to @JayGlazer on FOX.
Per the report, if Watson is suspended once again, Cleveland might recover his surefire cash. pic.twitter.com/z6Dd0OBbEm
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 15, 2024
Glazer reported that Cleveland silently limited Watson’s offer and didn’t consist of the very same defenses that they had formerly. They wish to ensure that if he does need to miss out on more video games due to suspension, the group has security.
NFL expert Tom Pelissero reported that Watson’s agreement for 2024 and beyond didn’t have any language regardless of the report.
“Deshaun Watson’s initial #Browns agreement consisted of language securing him from voiding assurances in 2022 and 2023 associated to any suspension from previous conduct. There was never ever any language for 2024 or beyond, nor any language associated to a future suspension.”
Fwiw: Deshaun Watson’s initial #Browns agreement consisted of language safeguarding him from voiding warranties in 2022 and 2023 associated to any suspension from previous conduct. There was never ever any language for 2024 or beyond, nor any language associated to a future suspension. https://t.co/8Q0pnXPmjQ
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 15, 2024
Watson is under examination after a female submitted a civil suit that implicates him of sexual attack and battery. If he is suspended by the league once again, the Browns have actually put something in location to secure themselves.
The lawyer for the female who is taking legal action against Watson stated that the strategy is for the league to speak with her in the coming weeks.
“We will be setting up a conference with the NFL and hope that can be achieved in the next 2 weeks,” Buzbee stated. “We have a video and 2 extra witnesses for the NFL to speak to. I’ve personally never ever believed in the NFL’s disciplinary procedure however my customer has actually picked to engage it.”
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Deshaun Watson # 4 of the Cleveland Browns searches previous to a video game versus the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Watson might … Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images
Watson is betting the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday as the NFL has actually not positioned him on the commissioner’s exempt list.