It is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, and the Cleveland Browns continue to await official word from NFL arbitrator Sue L. Robinson regarding Deshaun Watson.
As has been the case recently, no hearsay or rumors can predict with 100% certainty what will happen when Robinson informs the NFL, NFLPA, and Watson of her ruling.
On Monday, there was information circulating that Watson and the NFL PA would sue the NFL in federal court if a one-year suspension were granted.
Deshaun Watson and the NFLPA will look to sue the NFL in federal court if he is suspended for the season, per @CharlesRobinson pic.twitter.com/31MN2t4dov
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2022
In an effort to verify the information coming out about a potential lawsuit in federal court, Nate Ulrich exchanged communications with Watson’s attorney, Rusty Hardin, and he learned that Watson’s team is not aware of this.
“Not that I know of. I can speak for only DW’s legal team and we know nothing about it.”
Text message response from Rusty Hardin, Deshaun Watson’s lead attorney, on whether the #Browns QB’s camp and the #NFLPA have decided to sue the #NFL in the event of a full-season suspension: “Not that I know of. I can speak for only DW's legal team and we know nothing about it.”
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) July 18, 2022
Could the NFL PA go this route?
It is possible, but nothing is certain right now except that everyone is awaiting Robinson’s findings.
Here is the Tuesday edition of Browns Nation news and notes.
1. Ex-Brown Switzer Retires
Ryan Switzer, wide receiver and punt returner, announced his NFL retirement on social media Monday afternoon.
With photos of himself in his University of North Carolina, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cleveland Browns uniforms, Switzer expressed gratitude to all of the players and coaches he met on his football journey.
A new beginning. Thank you. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/btReNDUyRJ
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) July 18, 2022
Switzer had one receiving touchdown in his career with the Steelers.
2. Heinz Has Left The Steelers Stadium
Speaking of the Steelers, their home is now called Acrisure Stadium.
Fresh off of that announcement last week is the dismantling of the scoreboard which had the iconic Heinz ketchup bottles tipped sideways.
The Heinz ketchup bottles have now been removed from the newly-named Acrisure Stadium 😯 @brgridiron
(via @ScottDanka)pic.twitter.com/E8HHkCwVdi
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2022
There is no word on what is going to replace the ketchup bottles.
Steelers fans have not taken the news of the name change well.
The social media complaints seem to be revolutionizing a movement to call it Heinz Field anyway.
There are even T-shirts supporting this cause.
Seems like a good day to be wearing this shirt. #HeinzField @PGHClothingCo pic.twitter.com/RUXHWNcEAa
— Aaron Smith (@Aaron_Smith_26) July 18, 2022
Happy Tuesday Browns fans!
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