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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will not hear the appeal of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's six-game suspension, Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer has confirmed. Thursday’s news was first reported by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio.
Goodell has the power to personally handle the appeal, but he plans to “designate the matter to someone outside the league office,” per Florio.