Oregon’s Star WR Evan Stewart Faces Uncertain Future After Devastating Knee Injury

It’s a tough pill to swallow when a star player’s season hangs in the balance — and that’s exactly where Oregon’s Evan Stewart finds himself after a brutal knee injury struck early this week. This isn’t just any setback; sources like ESPN are hinting it could sideline him for the entire 2025 campaign. For a guy who was gearing up to lead the Ducks’ receiving corps, this news hits hard. Word is, according to On3, Stewart suffered a torn patellar tendon — a serious blow by any measure. Having racked up 48 catches last year for over 600 yards along with five touchdowns, his absence could leave a gaping hole on the roster. And when you consider the Ducks are already facing the loss of top wideout Tez Johnson and tight end Terrance Ferguson, plus a fresh face at QB, this offseason just got a lot more complicated. The Ducks dazzled with an undefeated regular season and a Big Ten title last year, but now they must recalibrate. Man, the grit and depth they’ll need to muster this time around will be something to watch. LEARN MORE

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Stewart was set to be Oregon’s top returning receiver for the 2025 season. He was Oregon’s second-leading receiver in 2024 with 48 catches for 613 yards and five touchdowns. Only Tez Johnson had more catches than Stewart, who missed the Ducks’ Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State because of a lower back injury.Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart could miss part or all of the 2025 season after suffering a knee injury earlier in the week.If Stewart is out for the season, the Ducks will need to replace both Johnson and Stewart at wide receiver along with TE Terrance Ferguson. Oregon will also have a new quarterback after Dillon Gabriel was drafted by the Cleveland Browns and former UCLA QB Dante Moore presumably takes over as the starter. Oregon went 13-0 in the regular season and won the Big Ten title before losing to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff.The 2024 season was Stewart’s first with the Ducks after two seasons with the Aggies. He had 91 catches for 1,163 yards and six TDs over 18 games at A&M.