NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell explained the league's decision to appeal the six-game suspension given to Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct during massage sessions.
"As you know, it's part of the CBA. Two parties had that right," Goodell said Tuesday, per Mark Maske of the Washington Post. "And that was something that we felt was our right to do, as well as the NFLPA's, and we decided it was the right thing to do."
Goodell also commented on the NFL's continued effort to push for a full-season suspension despite the original ruling by disciplinary officer Sue L.