Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart breaks silence on knee injury
Oregon Duck fans got the unfortunate news earlier this week that one of their best players, senior wide receiver Evan Stewart, suffered a severe knee injury last week while going through some offseason training and would miss the majority of the upcoming season for the Ducks.
Stewart was projected to be the No. 1 receiving option for the Ducks this year, having caught 48 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns a year ago. Without his production and veteran experience on the field, Oregon's WR room got even younger.
This is a devastating blow for the Ducks, who are already replacing Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden from the 2024 team and looking to a number of young and unproven players to step into significant roles.
Over the weekend, Stewart took to social media for the first time and posted a photo on his Instagram story with a caption thanking fans for their well-wishes.
"Thank you for all the well wishes. I'm on the road to recovery. Don't put a timeline on me. Following God's Plan! Thank you for the Prayers! - 7," posted Stewart.
The part about not putting a timeline on his injury is what could turn some heads for Oregon fans. With a tear in his patellar tendon, the recovery could vary, depending on the severity. In some cases, rehab can take as little as three months, but there are some injuries that need up to a year to fully rehab.
Either way, it will be interesting to see what Stewart chooses to do with his future. He has a redshirt year available to him, and can use this year to get back to full strength and return to the team in 2026. With another strong season, he is expected to be one of the top receivers in the NFL draft, whichever year he chooses to declare himself eligible.
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