Watson decision could stretch to '23

The NFL is expected to decide whether to suspend Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson before the season begins, though there's a small chance the issue could drag into 2023, The MMQB reported Monday. According to the report, the NFL has talked with at

least half of the 22 women who filed civil suits against Watson last spring, contending he committed sexual improprieties with them during the course of massages.

Watson was questioned last week by two NFL investigators. Work on the civil cases is expected to be put on hold on July 1 until after the 2022 season. At that point, the NFL could make a decision on a potential suspension or wait until before the

2023 season, which MMQB said was unlikely.