N.F.L. Closes Deshaun Watson Investigation Because of Insufficient Evidence A monthlong review of the latest sexual assault lawsuit against Watson ended, with the Cleveland quarterback facing no discipline.

Kevin Stefanski’s future with Browns tied to Deshaun Watson’s present After back-to-back losing seasons, Stefanski needs Watson to perform at a level that propels the Browns into the playoffs.

N.F.L. Increases Penalties for Sexual Misconduct in Light of Deshaun Watson Case The league can more strictly penalize players for sexual assault involving coercion or threats, and its discipline can take into account patterns of conduct, after a judge who oversaw Watson’s hearing cited the policy’s limits.