Oregon’s fall camp photos gave fans a little more than a routine behind-the-scenes look this week. One image posted by the program showed EDGE/LB Nasir Wyatt practicing with a club on his right hand, and that was enough to set off injury concerns around a defender who is expected to matter a lot for the Ducks this season.
The sight of Wyatt working with the club is hard to ignore. At a position where hands are a huge part of the job, it naturally raises questions about whether he’s dealing with some kind of injury. The source of the photo wasn’t a game-day update or a formal report, just a glimpse from Oregon’s own social media, but it still pointed to something fans couldn’t miss.
There is, however, a reason not to overreact. Wyatt was on the field practicing, and that matters.
If the injury were severe, he likely wouldn’t have been out there at all. So while the club suggests something is going on, the fact that he’s still taking part in camp is the encouraging part of the story.
That timing could matter too, because Oregon has a soft opening game against Boise State where Wyatt could be held out if the staff decides his recovery needs more time.
Wyatt is also shaping up as one of the Ducks’ major breakout candidates. He has been working at linebacker in camp, which gives him another route to more snaps and has already drawn praise from coaches. On passing downs, he could be used alongside starting pass rushers Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti, while also spelling both at different points.
For now, though, the first priority is simple: Wyatt has to stay healthy.
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