Deshaun Watson out for the year with torn ACL; Swinney comments

On the day he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month and NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month, former Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson's season came to a screeching halt due to a non-contact knee injury.

Our sources in Houston, close to the situation, have confirmed that it is his ACL and that Watson will be done for the rest of the season.

We will continue to monitor the situation and update you as we learn more.

Watson was off to an incredible start this season and was playing well beyond expectations from experts in the NFL.

Watson had completed 126-204 (61.8%) for 1,699 yards and 19 touchdowns with 8 interceptions. He also rushed the ball 36 times for 269 yards and two touchdowns. He was on pace to shatter the rookie record for passing touchdowns in a season, which is held by Peyton Manning and Russell Wilson at 26. 

Coach Swinney's comments on Deshaun Watson's injury:

 “I talked to Deshaun late this afternoon and we are disappointed.  But, he is a person who has had some setbacks in his life, and always comes back stronger.  Since he went through the rehab before, he knows what it takes."

“At least this happened in the middle of the season and he has had the opportunity to show what he can do.  I see today he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.  It would have been so much worse if it happened in training camp." 

“This is so similar to the 2014 season, his freshman year at Clemson.  In his first career start against North Carolina he threw a school-record six touchdown passes,  then he had four more (two rushing and two passing) the next week against NC State. Then he suffered an injury during the Georgia Tech game." 

“Now he leads the NFL in touchdown passes and this happens."

“All he did after the injury in 2014 was come back and lead us to the National Championship game twice and of course we won it last year.  He started all 30 games the last two years here."

“I have not doubt he will come back from this.  He has the resolve. His work ethic and drive are incredible.”