Evan Stewart Faces 3-12 Month Recovery for Oregon

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart is feared to have suffered a torn patellar tendon in his knee, with his recovery estimated to take between 3 and 12 months depending on the injury's severity. This puts Stewart's availability for the entire 2025 season in jeopardy, with further tests ongoing to determine the full extent of the injury. Stewart, a former Texas A&M transfer, caught 48 passes for 613 yards and five touchdowns last season but missed the Rose Bowl due to a back injury. Oregon, which won the Big Ten with a 12-0 regular season, now faces a significant challenge at receiver after losing Tez Johnson and Traeshon Holden to the NFL. The Ducks will rely on less experienced players such as Justius Lowe, Gary Bryant Jr., Malik Benson, and freshman Dakorien Moore to fill the gap. The injury is a major setback for head coach Dan Lanning as he leads the team through a rebuilding year following a record number of Ducks selected in the NFL Draft.