The Facts: The NFL and Watson have reached a settlement on his discipline for violating the personal conduct policy: An 11 game suspension (up from the six originally imposed by Sue Robinson, down from the full season requested by the NFL) and a $5 million fine.
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Additionally, Watson -- who told CBS Sports' Aditi Kinkhabwala Friday he has been undergoing counseling for months -- is required to “promptly undergo a professional evaluation by behavioral experts and will follow their treatment program. ...” With Watson out, the Browns will play their first 11 games with Jacoby Brissett as their starting QB. Watson’s first game back is now scheduled to be in week 13 at Houston against the Texans.