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Surprising Report Reveals NFL May Actually Consider Settlement With Deshaun Watson

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL have appealed Deshaun Watson’s initial six-game suspension and are reportedly aiming at giving Watson a full-season suspension.

On Thursday, The AP’s Rob Maaddi reported that Watson is willing to settle for an 8-game suspension and a $5 million fine.

“I’m told Deshaun Watson would accept an 8-game suspension and $5 million fine in a settlement. Of course, league wants at least 17 games, significant fine over $5 million & evaluation for treatment. So this would be a significant compromise. But it would end it.”

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio is now reporting that he’s hearing a settlement between Watson and the NFL “isn’t out of the question.”

Via Pro Football Talk

As the clock ticks toward a resolution of the appeal of the six-game Deshaun Watson suspension, a settlement remains possible.

Per a source with knowledge of the situation, an agreed resolution between the NFL and the NFL Players Association could still happen. Last night, the Associated Press reported that Watson would be willing to serve an eight-suspension and pay a $5 million fine.

According to reports, the NFL had previously offered Watson a 12-game suspension and $8 million fine but Watson turned it down.