Matthew Bedford, Gary Bryant Jr. injury updates: Dan Lanning shares latest on two Oregon players
Oregon is off this week, but head coach Dan Lanning still met with the media Wednesday. Lanning provided updates on a pair of Ducks players who have missed time this season: senior offensive lineman Matthew Bedford and junior wide receiver Gary Bryant Jr.
Bedford made his debut last week in Corvallis, getting his first taste of action in the final stages of a 49-14 win over Oregon State. He started 39 of the 41 games he appeared in at Indiana before transferring to Oregon this offseason. A knee injury, however, sidelined Bedford in training camp and forced him to miss the first two games of the season.
Lanning was asked if Bedford is ready to be in the Ducks’ offensive line rotation.
“Yeah, I think this week, and next week will be a great opportunity for us to see that,” Lanning said Wednesday.
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Oregon appeared to right the ship last week at Oregon State, piling up 546 total yards, including 240 on the ground. The Ducks went from rushing for 2.9 yards per carry in Week 1 and 3.0 yards per carry in Week 2 to 7.5 yards per carry in Week 3. Plus, after allowing a whopping seven sacks over the first two games, they didn’t give up a sack in the victory against the Beavers.
Now, the Oregon O-Line could be getting a boost soon from Bedford, a seasoned veteran with significant Big Ten experience.
Lanning also shared the latest on Bryant, who was listed as questionable the first three weeks of the season but has yet to play in a game.
“Yeah, continuing to assess it,” Lanning said. “When he’s back and ready, we’ll be able to use him.”
Bryant made 10 starts last season. He recorded 30 receptions for 442 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
The Ducks are off this week but will resume the 2024 season in Week 5 when they play at UCLA on Sept. 28.