Deshaun Watson is all smiles as he RETURNS to apply with the Browns whereas serving his 11-game ban

He will not be beginning this Sunday in snowy Buffalo, however Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson lastly participated in his first regular-season apply with the staff since being suspended 11 video games over claims of sexual misconduct.

The 27-year-old sign caller took reps with the Browns on the staff facility in Berea, Ohio on Wednesday, marking his first motion along with his new membership since coaching camp.

The apply is a big step for the three-time Professional Bowler, who was accused of sexual misconduct by greater than two dozen ladies whereas he performed for Houston. He has denied allegations of sexual assault, and a pair of Texas grand juries opted in opposition to charging him, however Watson did apologize throughout August’s coaching camp to ‘all the ladies I’ve impacted.’

The apply is a big step for the three-time Professional Bowler, who was accused of sexual misconduct by greater than two dozen ladies whereas he performed for Houston. He has denied allegations of sexual assault, and a pair of Texas grand juries opted in opposition to charging him, however Watson did apologize throughout August’s coaching camp to ‘all the ladies I’ve impacted’

Jacob Brissett (left_ has gone 3-6 because the Browns starter rather than Watson (proper), and can get the nod once more on Sunday, when Cleveland performs the Payments in Orchard Park, the place as a lot as six toes of snow may fall forward of the 1pm kickoff

Watson reached a settlement with the league in August to sit down out 11 video games, pay a $5 million tremendous and bear counseling and therapy.

Up to now, the league mentioned he is fulfilled these obligations.

‘Watson has so far complied with the necessities set out within the August settlement, together with analysis by an NFL-NFLPA collectively appointed medical skilled and participation in a therapy program designed by behavioral specialists, and is anticipated to proceed to take action following his return to the soccer area,’ league spokesman Brian McCarthy mentioned in an electronic mail.

So long as he continues to fulfill situations of the settlement, Watson will make his regular-season debut for the Browns on December 4 in opposition to Houston, which drafted him in 2017 and traded him to Cleveland in March for 3 first-round draft picks. The Browns subsequently gave Watson a brand new, five-year, absolutely assured $230 million deal.

He will not be beginning this Sunday in snowy Buffalo, however Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson lastly participated in his first regular-season apply with the staff since being suspended 11 video games over claims of sexual misconduct

When he takes the sphere in Houston subsequent month, it is going to be 700 days between regular-season video games for Watson, who performed briefly in Cleveland’s exhibition opener at Jacksonville earlier than his suspension started.

Jacob Brissett has gone 3-6 because the Browns starter, and can get the nod once more on Sunday, when Cleveland performs the Payments in Orchard Park, the place as a lot as six toes of snow may fall forward of the 1pm kickoff.

Thankfully for the Browns, Brissett has expertise taking part in in snowy Western New York, having began in opposition to the Payments for the Indianapolis Colts within the famed ‘Snow Bowl’ of 2017.

Not solely was Watson allowed to return to apply this week, however now he is reportedly splurged on a $5.4 million residence in close by Looking Valley.

Information of Watson’s residence buy was first reported by Clevescene.com, which claims the house was initially listed at $6.9 million.

The opulent brick house is 10,788 sq. toes, and boasts 5 bedrooms, 6.5 loos, a theatre, full bar, pool, tennis and volleyball courts, and its on 5.79 acres of land.

The opulent brick house is 10,788 sq. toes, and boasts 5 bedrooms, 6.5 loos, a theatre, full bar, pool, tennis and volleyball courts, and its on 5.79 acres of land

A shot from the inside of the $5.4 million residence Watson purchased within the Cleveland suburbs 

Browns common supervisor Andrew Berry lately mentioned Watson will play in opposition to the Texans. The QB will want a while to ramp as much as sport velocity after sitting out your complete 2021 season whereas demanding a commerce.

Coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned Watson will get some work beginning this week in apply, however the focus will stay on Brissett taking the vast majority of snaps so he is able to play.

‘We’ll have a plan for him (Watson) to start out preparing,’ Stefanski mentioned. ‘However Jacoby is the No. 1 precedence in on the point of play on this sport. No matter we do for Deshaun will not take away from Jacoby’s preparation.’

Watson insists he didn’t harass any of the ladies, who accused him of lewd habits throughout therapeutic massage remedy classes. He settled 23 of 24 civil lawsuits filed in opposition to him and was named in one other final month.

Two grand juries declined to indict Watson on felony prices, who has denied sexually assaulting anybody.

Browns common supervisor Andrew Berry lately mentioned Watson will play in opposition to the Texans. The QB will want a while to ramp as much as sport velocity after sitting out your complete 2021 season whereas demanding a commerce. Coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned Watson will get some work beginning this week in apply, however the focus will stay on Brissett taking the vast majority of snaps so he is able to play