Pennsylvania Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted January 4 You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! We are starting a new Pro Ducks thread for 2024. This thread will be kept to one page long, so older postings will be deleted as the page gets full. Be sure to check in often for the latest. This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted January 4 Former Oregon Ducks’ star Verone McKinley III signs with the Arizona Cardinals Former Oregon Ducks’ star Verone McKinley III signs with the Arizona Cardinals WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM McKinley signed with the Cardinals' practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted January 6 NFL #PRODUCKS: WEEK 17 With one week left in the 2023 NFL Regular season, Pro Bowl voting came to a close on Wednesday and Oregon #ProDuck Penei Sewell earned his second straight Pro Bowl Selection. Sewell led the Lions to their first NFC North title in team history while also allowing just one sack and 12 total pressures all season. Week 17 of the 2023 NFL regular season was highlighted by a duo of Oregon #ProDucks tight-ends, Juwan Johnson and Johnny Mundt. Johnson racked up eight receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown while Mundt caught four passes for 39 yards and recorded his first touchdown of the season... NFL #ProDucks: Week 17 - University of Oregon Athletics GODUCKS.COM A second straight Pro Bowl selection for Penei Sewell and one touchdown a piece from Juwan Johnson and Johnny... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted January 8 10 Players we want the Chargers to take in the 2024 NFL Draft for Justin Herbert Besides Marcus Mariota — who backs up Jalen Hurts — Justin Herbert is the only quarterback for Oregon Ducks fans to root for in the NFL, and it has been hard to watch the Los Angeles Chargers in recent years. Head coach Brandon Staley and GM Tom Telesco were both fired earlier in 2023, and the Chargers need to make big changes before they can start to contend for the playoffs. The benefit of another losing season for Los Angeles is quality draft capital. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chargers have the No. 5 overall pick and a pick in every subsequent round. This year’s draft will be key to the Chargers’ future, and their selections in the first two rounds will be especially important. Below is a list of the 10 players I’d like to see the Chargers select to improve Justin Herbert’s chances on offense. Los Angeles has plenty of defensive needs as well, but I’m focused on how the Chargers can give Herbert the best tools to succeed in the next few seasons... Oregon Football: Who should the Chargers draft to help Justin Herbert? DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Chargers have the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Here’s who we want them to take for Justin Herbert’s sake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted January 9 Justin Herbert looking forward to 2024 after a disastrous 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers Justin Herbert is already looking toward the offseason and the 2024 season, but he’s not quite ready to place the 2023 behind him. The Los Angeles Chargers’ star quarterback reflected on the disappointing 2023 season and where the Chargers go from this point. The Chargers, coming off a playoff berth in the 2022 season, were expected to reach the postseason in 2023. Instead, the Chargers imploded, finishing with a 5-12 record during a season that cost head coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco their jobs following a 63-21 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15.,, Justin Herbert looking forward to 2024 after a disastrous 2023 season with the Los Angeles Chargers WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Chargers finished with a 5-12 record in 2023, but the quarterback said he believes the current roster is capable of... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grateful Duck No. 6 Share Posted January 9 The Chargers need offensive line help before offensive weapons help. If they have an option to get that early, yes! And then maybe some young receiver(s). But first they need to ace the GM/coach hires. But having this ownership?...okay, nevermind. Sorry Justin, maybe get traded to the Lions...? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted January 10 Pro Ducks: Payton Pritchard and Bol Bol shining brightest out of former Ducks in the NBA The Ducks currently have just seven active players in the NBA. Who are the stars? Who are the bench warmers? Who are the surprises? Pro Ducks: Payton Pritchard and Bol Bol shining brightest out of former Ducks in NBA AUTZENZOO.COM The Ducks currently have just seven active players in the NBA. Who are the stars? Who are the bench warmers? Who are the... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted January 12 Biggest NFL Draft busts in Oregon football history Biggest NFL Draft busts in Oregon football history AUTZENZOO.COM The Ducks have had some great players in the NFL. Here are my takes on the biggest NFL busts who came out of the Oregon... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 9 Share Posted January 12 Former Oregon Ducks’ star Terrence Mitchell signs with the San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran cornerback Terrance Mitchell to their practice squad, the team announced Wednesday. The 49ers are familiar with Mitchell, who spent two weeks in the 49ers training camp. The former Oregon Ducks’ star signed a one-year deal with the team in July. He was placed on injured reserve in August and was released on an injury settlement Aug. 9. Mitchell, a 10-year veteran, has not played this season. He’s previously played with the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Kansas City, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Tennessee Titans. Mitchell started in combined total of 56 games with the Texans and Titans during the 2021 and 2022 seasons... Former Oregon Ducks’ star Terrence Mitchell signs with the San Francisco 49ers WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The 49ers, thin in the secondary due to injuries, sign the cornerback to their practice squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted January 13 Pro Ducks: Every former Oregon football player in the NFL playoffs Thirteen former Oregon players have made their way to the NFL Playoffs this season. While the Ducks may have fallen short of College Football Playoff glory this year, Pro Ducks have a lot of opportunities to make a big impact in playoffs. With players across eight of the 14 teams in the playoff picture, I would argue that fans have a good chance of seeing their beloved Ducks in the Super Bowl but maybe that’s just optimistic thinking. Sadly, there will be no Herbert or Thibodeux on the scene as the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants were eliminated well before the bracket was set. The Ducks currently have 36 players on an NFL 53-man roster, here’s a look at who you can see show off their skills in the playoffs... Pro Ducks: Every former Oregon football player in the NFL playoffs AUTZENZOO.COM While the Ducks may have fallen short of College Football Playoff glory this year, Pro Ducks have a lot of opportunities to make a... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted January 22 Five Pro Ducks set to play in NFL conference championship Championship weekend has been set in the NFL, and the Oregon Ducks are well-represented. Over the weekend, the Divisional Round in the NFL Playoffs took place, sending the Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, and Kansas City Chiefs on to the next round. The Chiefs are the only remaining team without a pro Oregon Duck on the roster, which guarantees that a former Oregon Alum will appear in the Super Bowl. The team with the most former Ducks is the 49ers, who have players like Arik Armstead, Deommodore Lenoir, and Terrance Mitchell playing big roles. The Detroit Lions are anchored on the right side of the offensive line by Oregon great Penei Sewell, and the Ravens have former Oregon OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu on the roster. The Chiefs and Ravens will kick off Championship Sunday next week at noon PT, with the Lions and 49ers following it up at 3:30 p.m. PT... Five Pro Ducks set to play in NFL conference championship games DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks will be well represented in the NFL playoffs next weekend during the conference championship games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted January 26 Detroit Lions expect Penei Sewell to produce a strong performance against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game Penei Sewell has become one of the best offensive linemen in the NFL in three years. The Detroit Lions right tackle was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2022. Sewell could earn All-Pro recognition again in 2023, after allowing just one sack all season and being graded as the top tackle in the NFL by Pro Football Focus. “I’m trying to be the best at anything,” Sewell told reporters this week... Detroit Lions expect Penei Sewell to produce a strong performance against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The former Oregon star has become one of the best tackles in the NFL. He and the offensive line will be facing a tough 49ers'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennsylvania Duck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted January 30 Both San Francisco defensive end Arik Armstead and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir will represent the 49ers in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks after a pair of incredible seasons with their team. A pair of former Oregon Ducks are headed to the Super Bowl DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM A pair of former Oregon Ducks, Arik Armstead and Deommodore Lenoir, are headed to the Super Bowl with the San Francisco... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 14 Share Posted July 22 Bo Nix is taking advantage of his time in Denver. Oregon Ducks QB, Denver Broncos Rookie Bo Nix "Taking Advantage" of Opportunity Going WWW.SI.COM Former Oregon Ducks Football quarterback Bo Nix isn't one to let an opportunity go to waste. After a couple seasons at Auburn, Nix wanted to take his talents to He is competing for playing time and making good progress. Best of everything to Bo in the upcoming season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 15 Share Posted July 22 Khyree Jackson's name plate to stay on locker for the season. Dallas Turner honors late Alabama teammate Khyree Jackson in Vikings locker room WWW.ON3.COM Dallas Turner will honor his late teammate Khyree Jackson by keeping Jackson's nameplate above his in the locker room this season. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 16 Share Posted July 23 (edited) Minnesota Vikings to honor Three Jackson. Minnesota Vikings to Honor Former Oregon Duck Khyree Jackson In Special Ways WWW.SI.COM On July 6th, Minnesota Vikings rookie and former Oregon Duck Khyree Jackson Passed away in a fatal car accident. Monday, the Vikings announced they would honor In the article they state that they will: 1) pay the remainder of his $827,000 signing bonus and $20,000 towards his funeral. 2) Avoid assigning Jackson's No. 31 to another player this season. His locker in the team's facility will also go unused. 3) Give players helmet decals, as well as pins to staff members. 4) Apply honorary stencils to the practice fields. CLASS ACT. Edited July 23 by Steven A 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 17 Share Posted August 11 WATCH: Bucky Irving scores first NFL touchdown in preseason with Tampa Bay Former Oregon Ducks RB Bucky Irving scores first NFL touchdown DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Oregon Ducks star running back scored his first NFL touchdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 18 Share Posted August 11 Bo Nix scores first NFL touchdown in preseason with Denver Broncos Bo Nix scores first NFL touchdown in preseason with Denver Broncos DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Former Oregon Ducks star Bo Nix got his first career NFL touchdown in the preseason with the Denver Broncos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 19 Share Posted August 12 Bo Nix impressive in his preseason debut! Bo Nix has an impressive NFL preseason debut with the Denver Broncos WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The rookie quarterback's efficient and accurate during his time against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. I had no doubt that Bo would shine in the NFL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Moderator No. 20 Share Posted August 13 Marcus Mariota ‘Superpower’ Impressing Washington Commanders: Backup Quarterback or Starter? Former Oregon Ducks' quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota has impressed Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn with a "superpower" that other quarterbacks do not have. Quinn is quick to point out that this separates Mariota from the pack as the team looks for a starting quarterback. Marcus Mariota ‘Superpower’ Impressing Washington Commanders: Backup Quarterback? WWW.SI.COM Last March former Oregon Ducks’ quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Marcus Mariota, signed a one-year, $6 million... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 21 Share Posted August 19 Bo Nix has another good preseason game. Has Bo Nix Locked Up Starting Quarterback Job For Denver Broncos? WWW.SI.COM The future is here for the Denver Broncos. Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix has solidified himself as the leader in the starting quarterback duel for the Here's hoping he wins the job. Go Bo! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 22 Share Posted August 19 1 Incompletion. Wow! Bo keeps on firing. NFL rookie QB roundup: Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels both impressive in Week 2 preseason games - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Assessing all the first-year signal-callers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 23 Share Posted August 21 Juwan Johnson back from injury. Former Oregon Ducks star excited to practice again with the New Orleans Saints WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Tight end Juwan Johnson practiced Tuesday for the first time in training camp since having surgery in June to repair broken bone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 24 Share Posted August 21 Bo Nix named week 1 starter! Bo Nix to be 1st Broncos rookie QB to start opener since Elway - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM Rookie Bo Nix was named the Broncos' starting quarterback Wednesday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 25 Share Posted August 26 Bucky's a safe bet to make the 53-man roster. Bucky Irving's Impressive NFL Preseason: Safe From Tampa Bay Buccaneers Roster Cut? WWW.SI.COM Former Oregon Ducks running back Bucky Irving concluded an impressive preseason for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. The 4th round NFL Draft pick led his tea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicroBurst61 No. 26 Share Posted August 26 Picked "Bucky" as my FIFTH running back in my $$$ fantasy football League. Would just absolutely LOVE IT if he could become a RB 2, or with a little more exposure and playing time, a "sleeper" RB1???? Here's hoping!!! GO Duck Alumni!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 27 Share Posted August 27 Good summary of Bo's path to become the starter for Denver. Oregon Ducks Coach Dan Lanning Reveals Bo Nix’s Denver Broncos Goals WWW.SI.COM EUGENE- When Bo Nix was named the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos earlier this week, it marked a new chapter in the young signal-caller's career. Af His goal is not just to become the starter, but to win games for the Broncos. Go Bo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 28 Share Posted September 9 We knew Bucky could do it! Bucky Irving Leading Rusher In Dazzling NFL Debut With Tampa Bay As Fans Chant His Name WWW.SI.COM Former Oregon Ducks running back Bucky Irving dazzled in his NFL debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Irving led Tampa Bay in rushing with rushing yards despite 6.9 yards per carry. Go Bucky! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 29 Share Posted September 10 Lenoir starting and playing well for the Forty-Niners. San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir Forces Aaron Rodgers Interception WWW.SI.COM Former Oregon Ducks defensive back and starter for the San Francisco 49ers, Deommodore Lenoir forced an interception from New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodger 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 30 Share Posted September 11 Week 1 in the books. Nice to see a long list. How former Oregon Duck players fared in Week 1 of the NFL season DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Check in with all your favorite Pro Oregon Ducks in Week 1 of the NFL season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 31 Share Posted Monday at 02:29 PM Quarterback Justin Herbert Injury Update: MRI, Limping After Los Angeles Chargers Win WWW.SI.COM Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a leg injury in the Chargers 26-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. The former Oregon Duck star Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
