The public won’t learn any details about Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston’s settlement of the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a former Florida State University classmate.

Sports law experts say Wednesday’s agreement more than likely involves strong incentives for both parties to stay mum, closing the book on litigation with a scheduled April trial that would likely have been strenuous for not only Winston and his accuser, but also for the National Football League.

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