Watson Fined and Suspended 11 Games, Maintains Innocence

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The NFL and the NFL Players Association reached a settlement Thursday, agreeing that Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson will serve an 11-game suspension without pay after he was accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct during massage sessions.

As reported by ESPN staff writer Jake Trotter, Watson will also pay a fine of $5 million and undergo mandatory evaluation by behavioral experts and follow their suggested treatment program.

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