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

Clemson freshman quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to action Saturday after missing three games with a broken finger, but he lasted just three series before going down again. Watson sustained a knee injury in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. The quarterback made his return against South Carolina. 

Continue for updates.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Watson Back vs. South Carolina

Clemson's official Twitter feed had an update on Watson's status prior to the game:

However, Watson went down with an apparent knee injury near the end of the first half. Despite the injury, Watson returned to the game and was 14-of-19 for 269 yards and two touchdowns.

After Clemson's 35-17 win, coach Dabo Swinney provided an update on Watson's injury via orangeandwhite.com:

Tuesday, Nov. 25

Coach Dabo Swinney comments on Watson's Status

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney discussed Deshaun Watson's ability to play this weekend against South Carolina via Tony Crumpton of TigerNet.com:  

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He's not going to be at 100 percent. He just needs to be able to do things to run our offense. He's not going to be at his 100 percent. To be honest with you, very few players out there are 100 percent when you're in your 12th game of the season - for either team. He's got to be able to execute at a high level for us, that's for sure. …

…As long as he can do the things we need him to do in our offense, he's our starter. He has proven that, but he has got to be able to do those things. We can't change our offense. He has got to be able to play, execute, he has got to be able to escape. He has to be able to run our system and those are things that he has to be able to demonstrate throughout the week in practice.

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Monday, Nov. 24

Watson Practicing Monday

Dabo Swinney updated Deshaun Watson's status on Monday, via Clemson's official Twitter account:

Sunday, Nov. 16

Watson Listed as Day-to-Day

ESPN's Brett McMurphy provides an update on Deshaun Watson's knee:

Saturday, Nov. 15

Matt Hayes of Sporting News indicated Deshaun Watson's injury is significant:

However, Aaron Cheslock of Fox Carolina reports that Clemson coach Dabo Swinney would not confirm what others thought might be the case regarding Watson's injury:

Clemson previously reported Watson was ruled out of the game:

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports indicated the talented signal-caller was forced to leave in the first quarter of a pivotal ACC clash against Georgia Tech:

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Bad news for #Clemson. Star FR QB Deshaun Watson is hurt again and has been replaced by Cole Stoudt.

— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) November 15, 2014"

Per ESPN.com's Travis Haney, he appeared to injure his knee while carrying the ball, although he did leave on his own power:

Watson was eventually taken to the locker room,. SI Now's Zac Ellis provides more details on Watson's demeanor: 

Senior backup Cole Stoudt took over for Watson and will likely be tasked with leading the Tigers for the remainder of the season.

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