The NFL could appeal the six-game suspension levied against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Wastson, but it might open the league up to legal trouble.
ESPN's Jeff Darlington provided a breakdown Tuesday on Get Up (2:00 mark in video):
"I'm told if the NFL does appeal this, that Deshaun Watson's side will be filing suit against them to question the authority of [commissioner Roger] Goodell to do so," Darlington reported.
As Darlington noted, this could delay the suspension through injunctions.
The initial ruling of a six-game suspension with no fine was made by independent disciplinary officer Sue L.