Yes, that's an excellent point that should be clarified. I think I may envision some sort of "behind the scenes" agreement to reduce the suspension (I highly doubt that any deal would include the removal of the entire four game suspension). Of course, it wouldn't be likely to include both pieces all at once.
Perhaps it would include the understanding that Brady will appeal and seek comfort on his own, although as we know, we don't exactly need an agreement to assume that's coming. Of course, there's another place that one may go here, but I'd rather leave that to the imagination for fear of pissing anyone off. Let's just say that it may include the fact that both sides would like to avoid litigation for various reasons.