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Deshaun Watson’s Suspension Will Test the N.F.L.’s Support for Women
The N.F.L. must decide whether to uphold Watson’s six-game suspension or impose a more severe penalty. Its choice will speak volumes, writes our columnist.
The NFL’s Most Notable Suspensions
Deshaun Watson’s six-game suspension, imposed by a retired federal judge, was the first player conduct penalty reached by the N.F.L.’s new hearing process.
Deshaun Watson Suspended Six Games by the N.F.L.
The former Houston Texans quarterback who recently signed a $230 million guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns will not be fined, a source said.
Houston Texans Lawsuit Expands Inquiry Into Deshaun Watson
One of the 24 women who sued Watson for sexual misconduct claimed in a lawsuit filed Monday that the N.F.L. team enabled their star quarterback’s alleged behavior.
Deshaun Watson Settles 20 Lawsuits Accusing Him of Sexual Misconduct
The lawyer for the 24 women announced the agreements but did not disclose details. The plaintiffs had accused Watson of coercive behavior and sexual misconduct during massages.
What Will the Browns Do About Deshaun Watson?
New revelations about Watson, who has been accused of sexual misconduct with women he hired for massages, have drawn only silence from the Browns but have left some of the team’s fans in anguish.
Deshaun Watson’s Massages Were Enabled by the Texans and a Spa Owner
Watson met at least 66 women for massages over a 17-month period, far more than previously known. He had help from the Houston Texans, including nondisclosure agreements, in making appointments.
Introduced by the Browns, Deshaun Watson Denies Wrongdoing
Introduced by his new team, the Cleveland Browns, the former Houston Texans quarterback vowed to keep fighting the 22 civil lawsuits filed by women who accused him of sexual misconduct.
A Texas Grand Jury Is Considering Another Charge Against Deshaun Watson
A grand jury in Houston recently declined to charge Watson with crimes related to accusations of sexual misconduct. A panel in a different county is now considering one last charge.
‘We Are Sleepwalking to Climate Catastrophe’
Readers respond to a dire climate warning from the U.N. secretary general. Also: Factors in college success; a signing in the N.F.L.; Botox follies.
For $230 Million, the Browns Get Deshaun Watson, and Questions
Cleveland guaranteed Deshaun Watson $230 million over five years. The cost to their reputation as he fights accusations of sexual misconduct will be harder to calculate.
Deshaun Watson Is Traded to Cleveland
The former quarterback of the Houston Texans missed last season as he faced a criminal investigation and lawsuits involving sexual misconduct. A grand jury last week declined to charge him.
N.F.L. Christmas Schedule: What to Watch For in Today’s Games
The Cleveland Browns visit the Green Bay Packers, and the Arizona Cardinals host the Indianapolis Colts.
In a Disrupted N.F.L., Teams Scramble to Adjust Their Routines
Extra rest can be a bonus, but in a league in which every second is charted and planned, too much time can create its own problems.
Postponed Games and Increased Testing as Covid Continues to Impact Athletes and Teams
The N.B.A. and N.H.L. announced a new round of game postponements, and the N.F.L. again adjusted its testing policies, as a Covid-19 surge continued to dog athletes.
N.F.L. and Other Sports Schedules in Flux Amid New Covid Surge
The league has very little wiggle room with four weeks left in the regular season and only one open weekend leading into the Super Bowl scheduled for Feb. 13.
N.F.L. Week 15 Picks Against the Spread
Kansas City and the Los Angeles Chargers will trade deep shots, Covid-19-depleted teams will do battle for playoff spots and the Patriots and Colts’ throwback matchup should deliver.
N.F.L. Week 14 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Buccaneers will presumably throw the ball against the Bills, and Dallas and Washington will jangle the N.F.C. East order.
What We Learned From Week 10 in the N.F.L.
Mac Jones is leading the Patriots back into the A.F.C.’s elite and Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are winless so far this November.
NFL Week 10 Picks Against the Spread
The gulf between the two conferences will show when Kansas City and the Las Vegas Raiders vie in the jammed A.F.C. West, and the Cleveland Browns try to derail the Patriots, while the Rams roll.
Odell Beckham Jr. Agrees to Deal With Los Angeles Rams
Beckham will join the Rams after a rocky tenure with the Cleveland Browns, who released him last week.
The Jaguars Beat the Bills. So, Are Upsets a Trend?
As tempting as it is to blame parity, there are other causes for the underdog wins that have shaped the 2021 regular season.
What We Learned From Week 8 in the N.F.L.
The Saints’ defense stepped up when Jameis Winston went down, Josh Allen shook off an uncharacteristically sloppy start, and wide receivers around the league auditioned for Tuesday’s trade deadline.
NFL Week 6 Picks Against the Spread
Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson play for A.F.C. supremacy, the Cardinals travel to Cleveland looking to go 6-0, and the Packers meet the rival Bears.
What We Learned From Week 4 of the N.F.L. Season
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is sitting on top of Jerry’s World, the Giants got an instructive win, and Kirk Cousins reverted to form in the Vikings’ loss.
What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season
Bill Belichick sees a path toward making the Patriots a dynastic contender again, the Cowboys’ talent got a chance to shine, and Sam Darnold looks … happy.
NFL Week 1 Picks Against the Spread and Predictions
Dak Prescott vs. the Bucs’ pass rush, dueling Alabama quarterbacks and a rematch of January’s Browns-Chiefs playoff game make for a compelling start to the regular season.
Which A.F.C. Teams Could Challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs?
The Kansas City Chiefs fortified their offensive line in pursuit of another championship, but the Bills, Browns and a bevy of first-year starters should shake up the order.
Carl Nassib Wants to Make a Difference in the World
Carl Nassib, the N.F.L. player who made history this week when he came out as gay, has long yearned to make a difference in the world.
Marty Schottenheimer, 77, Winning N.F.L. Coach With Four Teams, Dies
With a running attack known as Martyball, his teams won 200 regular season games and reached the playoffs 13 times but never made it to the Super Bowl.
NFL Playoffs: What We Learned From the Divisional Round
Buffalo rode its defense, Green Bay thrived on offense and Tampa Bay let Drew Brees beat himself. Kansas City, which lost Patrick Mahomes to a concussion, simply survived.
NFL Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Divisional Round
The A.F.C.’s young quarterbacks fight for a trip to the conference championship, while veterans, and defense, lead the way in the N.F.C.
What to Watch for in Sunday’s N.F.L. Wild-Card Games
Lamar Jackson will try to get over the playoff hump against the Titans, the Saints will try to avoid any surprises, and the Steelers and the Browns circle each other for the third time this season.
A ‘Super’ N.F.L. Playoff Weekend Is Missing Something. Can You Guess What?
No, not Tom Brady. He made it. But the pandemic is forcing teams to keep large numbers of fans away.
Asking the N.F.L. Playoff Questions That Need Answers
Can Tom Brady keep the momentum going? Is Seattle’s defense good again? Can anyone beat the Chiefs?
NFL Playoff Predictions: Our Picks in the Wild-Card Round
An expanded first round is highlighted by a few tough matchups, including Colts-Bills and Ravens-Titans.
What We Learned From Week 17 of the NFL Season
Green Bay secured home-field advantage, Buffalo ended Miami’s season and Cleveland ended its 17-season playoff drought.
NFL Week 17: What We Learned
Green Bay secured home-field advantage, Buffalo ended Miami’s season and Cleveland ended its 17-season playoff drought.
NFL Week 17 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
Ten teams will be fighting for seven playoff spots on a final regular-season Sunday when numerous playoff seedings can change.
Quarterback Keeper? Jets, Browns and Bears Face Contract Decisions
Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield and Mitchell Trubisky have all been marginally impressive at times. But is that enough for their teams to sign them to salary-cap-straining contracts?
NFL Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
Saturday games return, but this week is dominated by a potential Super Bowl preview between the Saints and the Chiefs.
Can Any A.F.C. Team Catch the Chiefs?
Sure, Kansas City (12-1) is flawed, but its closest challengers have a long way to go to usurp a Super Bowl berth.
NFL Week 13: What We Learned
The Jets found a new way to lose, the Saints continued to roll and the Browns held on for a huge win over the Titans.
NFL Week 12: What We Learned
The Titans demolished the Colts, the Chiefs won again and the Broncos, with no quarterback, were crushed in a week defined as much by the coronavirus as the action on the field.
Dear Jets: There’s Hope to Be Found in a Winless Season. Take It From Someone Who Knows.
For one thing, you are leading the race for the top draft pick. But seriously, even finishing at 0-16 can yield valuable resilience. So says Hue Jackson, who coached the winless 2017 Cleveland Browns.
What We Learned From Week 7 of the NFL Season
Arizona shocked Seattle in overtime, Baker Mayfield caught fire after a rough start and the Steelers held on to beat the Titans.
NFL Week 6: Results and Highlights from Sunday’s Games
The Titans rumbled for 601 yards in an overtime win. The Steelers crushed the Browns, the Buccaneers upset the Packers and the lowly Giants finally gave New Jersey a win.
What We Learned From Week 6 of the NFL Season
The Titans rumbled for 601 yards in an overtime win. The Steelers crushed the Browns, the Buccaneers upset the Packers and the lowly Giants finally gave New Jersey a win.
The Cleveland Browns Are 4-1 As Moneyball Strategy Pays Off
Cleveland’s results may not have followed the analytics strategist Paul DePodesta’s initial vision, but a 4-1 record is math anyone can do.