The NFL announced on Wednesday that it will appeal the six-game suspension of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.
The appeal was expected after independent disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson, a former federal judge, recommended that Watson be suspended for six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy over 30 massage therapists accusing him of sexual misconduct during appointments.
The league issued the following statement in announcing it would appeal:
“On Monday, Judge Sue L. Robinson, the independent Disciplinary Officer jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association, issued her ruling in the Personal Conduct Policy matter regarding Deshaun Watson.