“Oregon Star WR Evan Stewart tore his patellar tendon and will miss the entire 2025-2026 season.” As this news broke back on June 6th, all hell broke loose in Oregon’s camp. For one, the transfer portal was closed, and Oregon lacked depth somewhat already in the wide receiver room. The Ducks didn’t have the luxury of time; the replacement for Stewart needed to come fast, and so began the search for a reliable player who could provide the same production as Stewart. And now Dan Lanning has finally announced that player.
Dan Lanning appeared at the recent Big 10 Media Days and reflected optimistically on the squad that he has got for the 2025 season. Lanning, despite bringing several players from his roster at the event, specifically highlighted tight end Kenyon Sadiq‘s talent and declared him to be the focal point of the receiving production.
“I want to take some time to acknowledge those guys who came along with me. Kenyon Sadiq. Our tight end has had an unbelievable offseason. He’s been an integral part of our team. He’s done a lot of special things, and I think many of you realize that he’s a really special talent,” said Dan Lanning, and endorsed a simple philosophy for his QBs, which was to “throw it to Kenyon.”
. @oregonfootball HC Dan Lanning spoke highly of TE Kenyon Sadiq what he does on the field and what he’s accomplished off the field at #BigTenMediaDays @NitecastMedia pic.twitter.com/SbtgcjHsSg
— Nick Hamilton (@NickHamilton213) July 23, 2025
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