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Commissioner Roger Goodell won't be the judge, jury and executioner on whether Deshaun Watson violated the NFL personal conduct policy. A new feature of the CBA leaves discipline in this matter to an independent arbiter jointly selected by the NFL and players union. (Associated Press)

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Roger Goodell: NFL suspension for Deshaun Watson still possible despite no criminal charges against him

NFL lead investigator Lisa Friel will determine discipline for Watson – not Goodell – per terms of 2020 CBA.