NOW -- a national organization that focuses on women's rights -- just ripped Deshaun Watson's 6-game suspension, telling TMZ Sports the punishment is 'unacceptable, insulting, and dangerous!'
it clearly shows"money talks, and women are unheard."Sue L. Robinson
ruled the Browns QB violated the NFL's personal conduct policy, sidelining Watson for roughly a third of the season.... but not surprising, 'cause the league and its players have been in similar situations before.Play video contentIt's worth noting the NFL didn't hand down the suspension ... that was the former judge's call. In fact, the NFL reportedly wanted Watson to receive a significantly stronger suspension.
"They re-structured his contract to make the majority of his $46 million first-year payout a “signing bonus,” not tied to him playing actual games," NOW said. "Shame on the Cleveland Browns for rewarding Deshaun Watson and shame on the NFL for perpetuating a system where money talks, and women aren’t heard."
In fact, NOW believes the 26-year-old shouldn't see a dime from the contract, on top of demanding the NFL change its policies.
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