Deshaun Watson Injury: Updates on Clemson QB's Finger and Return

Deshaun Watson has been recovering from a finger injury, but is ready to return.

Continue for updates.

Monday, Nov. 9

Watson Ready to Start

ESPN's Staff, via The Associated Press, confirms Watson will start this Saturday:

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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said freshman quarterback Deshaun Watsonwill start when the Tigers (No. 21 CFP, No. 18 AP) face No. 24 Georgia Tech on Saturday.

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Swinney said Sunday that Watson could've played if needed in the Tigers' 34-20 win at Wake Forest on Thursday night.

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Tuesday, Nov. 4

Watson Nearing Return

Aaron Brenner of The Post and Courier has an update on Deshaun Watson's status for Saturday's game:

Clemson football's official Twitter feed has more, from head coach Dabo Swinney:

Sunday, Oct. 12

Watson Diagnosed with Broken Finger

The Deshaun Watson era has taken a detour this season, as the freshman is expected to miss up to one month of action due to injury.  

Jared Shanker of ESPN first reported Watson's injury:

Kerry Capps of Independentmail.com provided a statement from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney discussing Watson's injury:

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Freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson will be out 'several weeks' after breaking a bone in his right hand in the second quarter of Clemson's 23-17 victory over Louisville on Saturday.

'It's above one of his fingers, in his hand,' coach Dabo Swinney said, pointing to spot between his knuckles. 'It's his throwing hand, so he'll be out. If he was a lineman or a linebacker, he'd probably play this week.'

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Scott Keepfer of The Greenville News provides details on Watson's injury and timetable for recovery: 

Watson won Clemson's staring gig earlier this season and has thrown for 1,176 yards, 12 touchdowns, two interceptions and completed 67 percent of his passes. Cole Stoudt took over the starting role against Louisville after Watson injured his finger, however, and guided the Tigers to a 23-17 victory. 

It will be interesting to see how Clemson handles their quarterback situation if Stoudt—previously Tajh Boyd's backup—plays well and Clemson continues to win with him under center. There's no doubt that Watson is the future of this program, but Stoudt now has the opportunity to prove he's a worthy starter once again.