A disciplinary official was initially able to suspend the player for six games however, the decision was later rescinded by the NFL,

Commissioner of the League Roger Goodell said he sought to the league commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Watson in the minimum of one year. 

Since that the NFL together with the NFL Players Association, the union that represents the players reached an agreement regarding Watson's sentence.

The NFL's Personal Conduct Policy states that employees could be exposed to conduct that is harmful to respect for the credibility of the NFL and the public's confidence,

In accordance with the latest Version of the rulebook the team's owners, coaches, and players should not be involved in unlawful, violent or dangerous behavior.

It also applies to team members, officials of sports and those employed by NFL Films, NFL Network as well as another NFL business.

The NFL has 10 days prior to hearing to inform the official, the player and the union of players of any punishment that is recommended.

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