Al Michaels glosses over Watson misconduct allegations on air

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 16:31 · Archive

Commentator Al Michaels dismissed Deshaun Watson's sexual misconduct allegations as a 'thing' during a Browns-Steelers broadcast.

During a Cleveland Browns and Steelers primetime game, commentator Al Michaels dismissed Deshaun Watson's sexual misconduct allegations as a 'thing' rather than engaging with the subject. Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit decided not to discuss the allegations in depth during their commentary.

Watson faces multiple sexual misconduct lawsuits. The commentators' decision to minimise discussion of the allegations drew attention for sidestepping a significant issue connected to the player being covered.

How it is being reported

• Al Michaels, Kirk Herbstreit have cringeworthy discussion about ‘the Deshaun Watson thing’New York Post · 2 Oct, 16:14
• Al Michaels glosses over Deshaun Watson's two dozen sexual misconduct lawsuits, calls them a 'thing'Fox News · 2 Oct, 12:49

In this story: Al Michaels · Deshaun Watson · Kirk Herbstreit · Cleveland Browns · Steelers

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