The NFL is appealing the six-game suspension levied against Deshaun Watson following an investigation and disciplinary hearing on allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.
NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy released a statement Wednesday saying the league "notified the NFLPA that it will appeal [NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson's] disciplinary decision and filed its brief this afternoon":
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Robinson, the independent disciplinary officer appointed by the NFL and NFLPA who oversaw the case, ruled Watson violated the NFL's personal-conduct policy. Robinson noted that the six-game suspension was based on the league's own precedent in similar cases.