Then there’s the possibility that Watson settles the case quickly, securing an agreement from the accuser that she won’t talk to anyone without a subpoena. Since the league can’t force non-employees to cooperate with these investigations, a settlement with a broad confidentiality agreement would short-circuit the process.

Deshaun Watson's on-field performance has not matched expectations in 2024, but the more pressing storyline surrounding the Browns passer is

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