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The NFL issued a statement Monday after disciplinary officer and former federal judge Sue L. Robinson ruled Deshaun Watson should be suspended six games for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
“We thank Judge Sue L. Robinson, the independent disciplinary officer, for her review of the voluminous record and attention during a three-day hearing that resulted in her finding multiple violations of the NFL Personal Conduct Policy by Deshaun Watson,” the statement read.