It was reported yesterday that the NFL has formally appealed the ruling by Sue L. Robinson handed down in the case of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who was suspended for six games as a result of the disciplinary officer ruling he had committed at least four acts of sexual misconduct against massage therapists he employed over a 17-month period.
The league wanted him to serve an indefinite suspension of at least a year, and with commissioner Roger Goodell wielding the authority to serve as appeals officer, that’s what many believe precisely what he will decide upon.
Because there can be no new evidence provided during an appeals case, there isn’t really much that either side can do at this point that isn’t already reflected in the record.