NFL to appeal decision
The NFL opted to appeal Watson's six-game suspension Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
On Monday, NFL disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson issued her ruling in the investigation into Watson's multiple accusations of sexual misconduct. At the time, the NFLPA announced that it wouldn't appeal the suspension, but the league has decided to, with Jake Trotter of ESPN.com indicating that the league is seeking a tougher penalty for the quarterback. Citing a source familiar with the appeal, Judy Battista of NFL Network relayed that the league is reportedly seeking a one-year suspension for Watson. With the appeal filed, it now will be on commissioner Roger Goodell (or his designee) to review the determination and then issue a decision that will constitute final disposition of the dispute, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
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Deshaun Watson
QB | CLE
Scheduled to start Friday
The Browns are planning to have Watson start Friday's preseason opener against the Jaguars, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Jakeem Grant Sr.
WR | CLE
Placed on IR
The Browns placed Grant (Achilles) on injured reserve Wednesday.
Jakeem Grant Sr.
WR | CLE
Out for year
Grant will miss the 2022 season after tests confirmed he suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in Tuesday's practice, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Anthony Schwartz
WR | CLE
Availability for Friday undecided
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't yet decided if Schwartz will play in Friday's preseason opener against Jacksonville, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
David Bell
WR | CLE
Status for opener not decided
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski hasn't made a decision on Bell's availability for Friday's preseason opener versus Jacksonville, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jakeem Grant Sr.
WR | CLE
Torn Achilles feared
There are fears that Grant suffered a season-ending torn Achilles during Tuesday's practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Deshaun Watson
QB | CLE
Could play Friday
Watson (suspension) will travel to Jacksonville for Friday's preseason game and could see his first live action since the end of the 2020, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Kareem Hunt
RB | CLE
Participating in team drills Sunday
Hunt returned to team drills Sunday after voluntarily sitting out the last two days while disgruntled with his current contract, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
David Bell
WR | CLE
Could play preseason opener
Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski did not rule out Bell playing the preseason opener Friday in Jacksonville, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Kareem Hunt
RB | CLE
Wants new contract
Hunt has not participated in team drills over the last two days as he looks for a contract extension, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.