So, what now for the Ducks at receiver?
With Evan Stewart reportedly suffering a knee injury, Oregon's depth will be tested at one of its least proven positions.
There were two things that helped Oregon’s offense power the Ducks to a 13-1 record in 2024.
The first is talent: six players from Oregon’s offense were selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, including a first-round pick in offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr. and quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who went in the third round to Cleveland after finishing third in Heisman voting.
The second was availability. The Ducks stayed relatively healthy in 2024, with players like Gabriel, Jordan James, Traeshon Holden, Kenyon Sadiq, Evan Stewart, Tez Johnson and Terrance Ferguson playing in at least 12 games on the year.
With that in mind, it’s understandable why this week’s news about Stewart can feel like a bit of a gut punch for the Ducks two months before camp begins.