Oregon Ducks ‘continue to evaluate’ running back Byron Cardwell Jr., receiver Caleb Chapman ‘healthier now than he has been’

A pair of ability place gamers are nonetheless on the mend as No. 13 Oregon prepares to host Stanford.

Working again Byron Cardwell Jr. and receiver Caleb Chapman, neither of whom have performed up to now two video games, are recovering from accidents and their standing for Saturday’s recreation (8 p.m., FS1) towards the Cardinal is but to be decided because the Geese start apply this week.

“Proceed to guage the place we’re at on Byron,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning mentioned. “When he’s capable of do the whole lot in apply and we really feel snug about his well being, then he’ll undoubtedly be a man that I believe will help us and contribute for us.”

Cardwell has 11 carries for 76 yards and a landing and 4 catches for 34 yards and a landing within the first two video games of the season. He’s dressed for every of the previous two video games however has not performed. The character of the sophomore’s damage is unspecified, although he wore a sleeve on his proper leg throughout apply final week however didn’t put on it whereas on the sideline throughout final week’s win over Washington State.

Chapman, whose lone 15-yard catch and some different snaps got here late towards Jap Washington on Sept. 10, has been recovering from hamstring and hip flexor accidents suffered throughout fall camp.

Lanning mentioned the Texas A&M switch is “shut” to having the ability to play a big function.

“He’s actually more healthy now than he has been,” Lanning mentioned. “His function can develop if he’s capable of get it executed in apply for us.”

Lanning declined to share any replace on a timetable for the return of offensive lineman Steven Jones, who has missed the previous two video games attributable to a left foot damage. Jones didn’t journey to Washington State.