Deshaun Watson Fantasy

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's hearing before the NFL and NFL Players Association's jointly appointed disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, according to league sources. The expectation is that the NFL will be looking for a lengthy suspension, perhaps for the entire 2022 season, despite the fact that Watson and his legal team have settled 20 of his 24 sexual-misconduct cases so far. A decision could come within a week, so we should finally have some clarity on Watson's status after he sat out all of 2021 while with the Houston Texans. Watson will likely appeal any suspension that is handed down, but those that already have him rostered in a keeper/dynasty league should expect some sort of suspension.

Jun. 26th • 10:06 AM

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is looking at an indefinite suspension. The league is pushing for it, and if successful, it would keep the signal-caller off the field for an undetermined amount of time, potentially for the entire 2022-23 campaign. Of course, the NFL Players Association will fight it. However, it likely won't do any good. The situation may also have contract implications, depending on the length of the sentence, meaning Cleveland could still receive his services for five years. Nevertheless, nobody knows when Watson will be back on the field, so it may be a good idea for managers to stay away from him altogether during fantasy drafts heading toward Week 1. A suspension could also mean the Browns may be unwilling to part ways with Baker Mayfield, who recently re-emerged on the Seahawks' radar.

Jun. 25th • 9:17 PM

There is concern from the NFL Players Association that the league will look to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson for the entire 2022 season, if not indefinitely, according to sources. If that were to happen, the Browns are expected to move forward with Jacoby Brissett as their starting QB rather than try to reconcile with Baker Mayfield. Watson reportedly has settled 20 of his 24 sexual-misconduct cases, but that matters little to the NFL. The situation should be resolved soon, and it seems like things are leaning towards Watson getting hit with a lengthy suspension in 2022 and possibly beyond. We should have a resolution to this saga before most fantasy managers conduct their 2022 drafts.

Jun. 24th • 11:08 AM