The NFL now holds Deshaun Watson’s football future in its hands.
With independent disciplinary arbitrator Sue L. Robinson delivering a six-game suspension decision in Watson’s personal conduct policy case on Monday, the spotlight now shifts back to the NFL, which must decide whether to appeal the penalty. The league issued a statement Monday saying it's "reviewing" the decision and "will make a determination on next steps."
Barring a mutually agreed upon extension between the NFL and NFL Players Association, the league must either accept or file for an appeal of the decision by Thursday afternoon.