Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney held his weekly press conference on Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Duke at Memorial Stadium.

Swinney provided the latest update on starting left guard Collin Sadler, who had to be carted off the field with an injury during the loss to SMU on Oct. 18.

Sadler went down on the field injured after a play in the fourth quarter. The injury cart was brought out for him, and trainers put an air cast on his leg. 

On Tuesday, Swinney gave the latest on Sadler’s status, saying it was the “best-case scenario” as far as his diagnosis.

“Best-case for Sadler, too, from what we initially thought on the field,” Swinney said. “So, he’s not a long-term situation.”

Swinney was asked if there’s a chance for Sadler to play on Saturday vs. Duke (12 p.m., ACC Network).  

“I’d say there’s a chance. We’ll see,” Swinney said. “But again, big day today, tomorrow and Thursday. But definitely best-case scenario for him.”

A local product from Greenville Senior High School, Sadler entered the 2025 season having previously played 683 career snaps from scrimmage over 18 games (six starts, including three at tackle and three at guard) from 2022-24. The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder has started all seven games this season and has played 410 total snaps over the first six games.