Deshaun Watson’s suspension would’ve been too short even if Calvin Ridley didn’t get a year
We don’t need precedence to know Deshaun Watson got off easy with a suspension of only six games after facing civil lawsuits from 24 women for alleged sexual misconduct. However, when compared to another recent discipline handed down by the league this year, Watson’s suspension looks especially egregious. And NFL fans were quick to point it out. In March, Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was suspended for at least the entire 2022 season for betting on NFL games. The thinking with Watson was that if gambling warranted a year, multiple allegations of sexual misconduct would surely warrant something more severe —…
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