The Cleveland Browns offense will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson for the first 11 games of the 2022 season after the NFL and the NFL Players Association reached a settlement on his suspension following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions.
The agreement includes a $5 million fine that will be donated to charity and requires Watson to undergo evaluation and treatment.
The Browns acquired Watson in a March trade with the Houston Texans and signed him to a five-year, fully guaranteed $230 million contract extension. He is eligible to return for a Week 13 road game against the Texans.