The league has looked for contrition in determining its discipline of players accused of conduct violations. Deshaun Watson’s insistence that he did nothing wrong undermined its attempt at rehabbing his image.
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Watson Suspended 11 Games and Fined $5 Million in Sexual Misconduct Case
The N.F.L. was seeking a yearlong suspension, but reached a settlement with the quarterback after an arbitrator recommended a six-game penalty.
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More Black Former N.F.L. Players Eligible for Concussion Payouts
Tests for dementia were rescored under the N.F.L.’s concussion settlement to avoid race-based criteria.
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Dolphins Lose Draft Picks, and Owner Is Suspended for Tampering
An investigator also found no evidence that Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross seriously pressed his coach to deliberately lose games.