BEREA, OH – JUNE 1: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during Cleveland Browns offseason practice at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on June 1, 2022 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
The NFL officially exercised its right to appeal Deshaun Watson’s decision.
The league made its decision Wednesday afternoon after reviewing Judge Sue L. Robinson’s decision Monday. Robinson suspended Watson for the first six games of the regular season after she was found to have violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
That suspension isn’t long enough, at least from the NFL’s point of view.
Fans also agree with the league’s decision to appeal Robinson’s decision.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the league is seeking an indefinite suspension for Watson now that the appeal is underway. That could mean Watson is out for at least a full season, if not longer.
The appeal is heard by Roger Goodell or someone designated by him.