Back to the ACC Newsfeed

Justin Foster Rejoining Clemson After Previously Ending Career Due to COVID-19

Justin Foster is returning to Clemson.

The defensive end, who gave up football last year after developing long-haul syndrome following a COVID-19 diagnosis, has decided to rejoin the Tigers for his final year of eligibility in the 2021 season.

Clemson Football

ud83dudea8 Welcome back, 35. ud83dudea8<br><br>With encouragement from his doctor, DE Justin Foster has informed Clemson of his intention to return for the 2021 season.<br><br>ud83dudcf0: https://t.co/z8o8DmsTFp pic.twitter.com/lWxIli6uP0

"[Head coach Dabo Swinney] said if you're feeling better, even if you're not 100 percent, you can start working with the team and we'll build you up from there," he told ESPN's T.