Deshaun Watson could still face discipline from the NFL under the league's personal conduct policy as a result of the 22 pending civil suits accusing him of inappropriate sexual conduct, says Roger Goodell.

Watson won't face criminal charges in the cases.

"Obviously these are serious charges, so we're looking at it seriously," Goodell said. "The personal conduct policy is something that is very important to us, and it does not need a criminal violation in order to pursue it."

The Cleveland Browns acquired Watson in a massive trade with the Houston Texans earlier this month.