‘He’ll move forward’: Dabo Swinney weighs in on Deshaun Watson situation in NFL

Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney said Friday he’s kept in touch with former quarterback Deshaun Watson “quite a bit” amid accusations of sexual misconduct and his ongoing NFL disciplinary process.

Watson, currently on the Cleveland Browns, is facing a six-game suspension after former federal judge Sue L. Robinson concluded he violated the NFL’s personal conduct policy after accusations of sexual misconduct.

The NFL is appealing that fine in hopes of further extending the suspension. Watson, who played three seasons at Clemson, has denied any wrongdoing.

“I’ve communicated with Deshaun over the past year or so quite a bit,” Swinney said ahead of Clemson’s 2022 preseason camp opener. “He’s kind of at the back end of it. He’s been through all the legal stuff, and now he’s kind of dealing with the last part of it. Not quite finality yet, but eventually there will be. He’ll move forward.”