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Jared Mueller

Roger Goodell discusses Deshaun Watson punishment timing and options

The league meetings in Florida can be interesting for a variety of reasons. From what Hawaiin shirt will Andy Reid wear to the more important rumors coming out of the event, there are often interesting storylines.

It also is a time when owners, front office executives, head coaches and even Roger Goodell will speak to the limited media present.

The Cleveland Browns acquisition of QB Deshaun Watson has been an important discussion piece both in public and private. The Browns gave the most guaranteed money in a contract ever while trading a ton of draft assets to acquire him.

All that while Watson still has 22 civil lawsuits pending and awaits a possible suspension from the NFL. Also, by acquiring Watson Cleveland is now looking to move Baker Mayfield “soon” if possible according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.

Goodell answered a lot of questions regarding Watson specifically around possible punishment. Still a lot of unknowns for all parties involved.

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