Day one of Deshaun Watson’s hearing in front of independent arbitrator Judge Sue Robinson has ended. The NFL and NFLPA once again square off with the fate of a player accused of violating the league’s policies awaits the results.
Unlike in any previous case, the system setup is different. No longer is NFL commissioner Roger Goodell the judge jury and executioner of discipline. After the new CBA, his role is now as the appeals judge. Robinson will make her ruling and, unless she finds Watson to not be in violation, hand down discipline.
Either the NFL or NFLPA can then appeal Robinson’s ruling to Goodell.
