According to several news outlets, a decision on the suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was reached on Thursday.
Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network was one of the first to report that Watson will be suspended 11 games, fined $5 million and attend mandatory counseling. The settlement was negotiated by the NFL and the NFL Players Association. Watson has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage sessions, which led to the filing of 25 lawsuits.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson suspension increased to 11 games, $5 million fine, mandatory counseling in settlement negotiated by NFL and NFL Players Association in personal conduct policy disciplinary matter, per league sources @PFN365
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 18, 2022
Recently, it had been rumored that Watson would accept an eight game suspension and $5 million fine.