NFL commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the media Tuesday and stated that there is not a timetable for a suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Goodell also stated that the league is taking the investigation seriously and may bring Watson to New York for an interview.
It is also not likely that Watson ends up on the commissioner exempt list. This is due to the cases being of the civil variety and not criminal.
The two grand jury non-indictments will also play a factor as they provide additional information. Goodell would also add that the league’s personal conduct policy does not rely on criminal charges.
This uncertainty about the availability and duration of possible unavailability of Deshaun Watson is exactly why the team signed Jacoby Brissett to a one-year deal. Having Brissett available to fill-in as needed gives Cleveland a comfortable backup situation. Brissett has played this role on multiple teams before making this a familiar situation for the veteran signal caller. The Browns will still have a good chance to win should they turn to Brissett for a lengthy period of time.
