Oregon RB Tyner could miss season with shoulder injury

As for Tyner, his father John Tyner said the surgery went well and the running back is expected to make a full recovery and return to action in 2016.

Tyner appeared in 11 games last season, gaining 573 yards and scoring five touchdowns, primarily serving as backup to breakout freshman Royce Freeman while he struggled with injuries.

Helfrich said Nelson’s heart might lean with the offense, but he still could be a factor on defense.

After kicking things off with a walk-through Monday morning, the Oregon football team was scheduled to formally begin preseason camp for the 2015 season with the first official practice later in the day. Still, Mark Helfrich does not lack depth at skill positions, and Marshall proved more than capable of producing from the backfield with a 1,000-yard year in 2013. “And you got a few other guys that fit that kind of all-purpose back role”.

If we read into what Helfrich said, it’s fair to question whether Tyner will return to the team at all, and it also feels natural to question why, exactly, did Tyner wait until a few days before training camp to opt for surgery? After backing up Marcus Mariota for the last two seasons, Lockie is hoping for the keys to the high-powered Ducks’ offense. He ran for 1,365 yards for the season. He also has nine career carries for 32 yards and one touchdown. The unknowns are what happens if Adams does not pass his final class, or whether he will be a factor in the quarterback competition given the steep learning curve that comes with his late arrival. “You can’t pick a date when you name a guy”.

Pittsburgh wide receiver Tyler Boyd says a DUI that’s costing him an appearance in the season opener was a “real dumb mistake”.