Oregon WR depth chart: How injuries to Dakorien Moore, others have depleted position group

Morgan Moriarty

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The Oregon Ducks’ receiver room was already thin before Dan Lanning’s team took the field against 6-3 Iowa on Saturday, and it only got worse once the game began.

Leading receiver Dakorien Moore was ruled out with a knee injury before kickoff, and several other pass-catchers have missed time due to injuries both before and during the Iowa matchup.

Here’s a look at Oregon’s depleted receiver room and where the Ducks could find production in the passing game elsewhere.

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Oregon wide receiver injuries

WR Dakorien Moore 

The biggest news ahead of the Oregon-Iowa game was the news that Oregon's leading receiver in Dakorien Moore was ruled out. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, Moore suffered an injury in practice ahead of Saturday's game. The good news, as Zenitz reported on Saturday afternoon, is that the injury is not believed to be season-ending. 

Moore is Oregon’s leading receiver, even as a true freshman. The former five-star quarterback prospect from the class of 2025 has 28 receptions for 443 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.8 yards per catch. But if Moore’s injury wasn’t bad enough, he’s not the only Oregon pass-catcher dealing with injuries.

TE Kenyon Sadiq

Ahead of Saturday’s game, tight end Kenyon Sadiq was listed as questionable on Oregon’s injury report. The nature of his injury was not disclosed, but he attempted to play against the Hawkeyes and was seen warming up in uniform before the game.

But as kickoff arrived, CBS reporter Jenny Dell reported that Sadiq would not be playing against the Hawkeyes. Sadiq was Oregon's second-leading receiver behind Moore, getting 331 yards and five touchdowns.  

WR Gary Bryant

To make matters worse for the Ducks’ offense, Oregon lost yet another receiver during the game against Iowa. On one of the first offensive snaps, Bryant suffered an apparent right-leg injury. He had to be helped off the field and was seen heading into the locker room shortly thereafter.

Bryant did not return to the game. The senior receiver is the Ducks' third-leading receiver, with 24 receptions for 277 yards with four touchdowns. 

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WR Evan Stewart

Evan Stewart entered 2025 with high expectations. After two seasons at Texas A&M, he transferred to Oregon ahead of the 2024 season. He finished last year with 613 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

But unfortunately for Stewart, he suffered a torn patellar tendon back in June. Although he was expected to miss the season entirely, On3's Pete Nakos reported last month that his rehab is progressing quicker than anticipated. He could potentially return to at least practice in November. It's unclear if Stewart would be game-ready, but it would come at just the right time for the Ducks.

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Oregon WR depth chart

Here is a look at the Ducks' remaining receivers. As you can see, the room is quite depleted

WRPlayerStatus
No. 1Dakorien MooreOUT
No. 2Evan StewartOUT
No. 3Kenyon SadiqOUT
No. 4Gary BryantINJURED
No. 5Noah WhittingtonACTIVE
No. 6 Justius LoweACTIVE
No. 7Jamari JohnstonACTIVE

The Ducks have turned to receiver Jamari Johnston against Iowa, he has four receptions for 36 yards so far.

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Oregon remaining schedule

Here's a look at Oregon's remaining schedule. The Ducks have a huge matchup looming against No. 19 USC in two weeks, playing the Trojans at home. Oregon will travel to No. 23 Washington to close out the season. 

DateOpponent
Nov. 14vs. Minnesota
Nov. 22vs. No. 19 USC
Nov. 29@ No. 23 Washington

The Ducks could have a shot to make it to the Big Ten title game on Dec. 6. Oregon winning out should put them in line for a College Football Playoff bid as well. 

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