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According to multiple reports, the NFL is appealing the Deshaun Watson suspension, which will put the punishment back in the league's hands.
League has filed its appeal in Deshaun Watson suspension, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 3, 2022
Roger Goodell will determine who will hear the appeal, and whatever they decide is binding. One thing is for sure, we don't see the league handing out a lighter suspension.
Below you can read the league's statement on the process.
More facts on the appeal, background and what it means:
— Any response to the appeal by the NFLPA must be filed in writing within two business days.
— Commissioner or his designee will issue a written decision that will constitute final disposition of the dispute and is binding https://t.co/QMOBTDHKUj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 3, 2022
At the end of the day, this is great news for Texans fans. The more games he misses, the better draft pick the Texans are likely to get.
The NFL was seeking an indefinite suspension before the ruling came down. And they may actually get it.
Astros' Hunter Brown roughed up in series-ending loss to Rays
May 21, 2025, 3:29 pm
Yandy Díaz hit a three-run homer, among Tampa Bay's four home runs in the game, and the Rays beat the Houston Astros 8-4 on Wednesday to win their three-game series.
Díaz's shot in the bottom of the eighth followed Josh Lowe and Brandon Lowe homering back-to-back in the fifth and Curtis Mead's first of the season in the fourth.
All four homers were hit off Hunter Brown (6-3), who had allowed just two homers in his nine previous starts.
Taj Bradley (4-3), who gave up a two-run homer to Isaac Paredes in the first, went six innings, allowing just those two runs. Paredes had two home runs in the loss, and now has 10 on the season.
Paredes on a tear!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/jj37iei6i8
— Houston Astros (@astros) May 21, 2025
Key moment
Rays manager Kevin Cash was ejected for the first time this season in the top of the eighth inning. After the Astros cut the Rays’ lead to a run on a home run from Mauricio Dubón and a second homer from Paredes, Yainer Diaz was called out on a checked swing. The Astros called for a review, saying the ball hit Diaz. Cash was arguing it shouldn’t be reviewed. The call was confirmed.
Key stat
Yandy Díaz celebrated playing in his 800th career game, 711 with the Rays, with his seventh home run of 2025. He is the 33rd Cuban-born player to play in 800 major league games, including the sixth active player with Aroldis Chapman (817), Yasmani Grandal (1,307), Yuli Gurriel (943), Jose Iglesias (1,212) and Jorge Soler (1,056).
Up next
The Rays send right-hander Drew Rasmussen (2-4, 2.93 ERA) to the mound against the Toronto Blue Jays at home Friday night.
The Astros head home to open a key divisional series Thursday against the Mariners. Lance McCullers Jr. (0-1, 7.88 ERA) will make his fourth start since the 2022 playoffs after a rocky return from the injured list.