Yeah, and the NFLPA will lose suing the NFL. They Collectively Bargained the process. Independent arbitrator to rule/levy any fine or suspension. If no fine or suspension, then there can be no appeal. If there is, then the side who appeal, must allow the other side (in this case the NFLPA) 3 days to provide a response. As a reminder, the NFLPA said they would accept the arbitrator’s rule for the 6 games suspension and not appeal, and requested the league to do the same. However, the league is appealing as it wants a much longer suspension and a fine (either to Watson or CLE FO). Goodell handles all appeals and can designate an intermediary. Again this was signed off by the NFLPA in the last CBA.
Case in point, if I were Watson, I wouldn't allow the NFLPA sue. If that happens, then the whole process goes to litigation with an injunction on any decision and Watson will be allowed to play pending the outcome. The league can then toll the decision until after the end of the 2022 season, at which time Watson’s suspension could include a fine on his 2023 salary ($40+ million), instead of his 2022 $58k per game check.