Deshaun Watson was traded to the Cleveland Browns earlier in the offseason. There was huge excitement among the Browns fans as they got a new franchise quarterback. However, their joy was cut short due to Watson’s pending cases in court. There was a likely scenario that the league would suspend the athlete for an entire season.

As of now, it seems like Deshaun Watson will get to play in the upcoming season. Even though he might not start the season for the Cleveland Browns, he’ll be finishing it for his new team.

According to Sports Illustrated: Deshaun Watson’s hearing with the NFL and judge Sue Robinson concluded on Thursday afternoon. Several interesting subplots emerged from the process, with many saying that things are trending in Watson’s direction.

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This is very positive news for the Browns. The Browns were in a very difficult situation due to the pending judgment regarding the suspension of Watson. If he is available to play later in the season, the franchise will be quite happy with that.

A small suspension for Deshaun Watson might result in a quick move for Baker Mayfield

As things currently stand, Deshaun Watson is likely to play for the Browns this season. It will help the Cleveland Browns accelerate the offloading of Baker Mayfield. Mayfield, who was the quarterback of the Browns prior to Watson’s arrival, has been waiting for a move away from the franchise since the start of the offseason.

It’s very likely we’ll see him with the Carolina Panthers or the Seattle Seahawks. It will be a nice and new start for Mayfield, who can regain his confidence and show the world that he is an elite quarterback. The 27-year-old will get the chance to play under less pressure, and it will help him a lot in this transition period. Moreover, the Browns can also focus on their future with Deshaun Watson as their leader.

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