Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has reached an agreement with the NFL that includes a $5 million fine and an 11-game suspension for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
Watson will also "undergo a professional evaluation by behavioral experts" and must commit to a mandatory treatment program, per the NFL.
The NFL said the league and the Browns will also donate an additional $1 million each to support victims of sexual misconduct and assault, bringing the total in donations to $7 million.The NFL Players Association declined to comment."Deshaun has committed to doing the hard work on himself that is necessary for his return to the NFL,"
said in a statement. "This settlement requires compliance with a professional evaluation and treatment plan, a significant fine, and a more substantial suspension."
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