Byron Marshall Injury: Updates on Oregon WR's Leg and Recovery

The problems for Oregon's football team continue to get worse, as star wide receiver Byron Marshall could miss the rest of his senior season with a leg injury.   

Continue for updates. 

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Marshall Reportedly Undergoes Surgery

Wednesday, Sept. 30

According to Aaron Fentress of Comcast Sportsnet Northwest, Marshall had surgery Tuesday, and one source said the wideout is "done" for 2015 after being carted off of the field during Saturday's loss to Utah.

Fentress did note the specifics of Marshall's injury have not been revealed yet, making it impossible to definitively report whether or not he will return to the field before Oregon's season ends. The report mentions Oregon could provide details "as soon as today."

Given the quarterback problems Oregon has had to start this season, Marshall's production at wide receiver doesn't look great. He has just nine catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns in four games, coming off of his first 1,000-yard season with Marcus Mariota at quarterback last year. 

However, Marshall's value on special teams cannot be understated. He's become the primary kickoff returner for the Ducks, racking up 385 yards on 14 returns (27.5 yards) thus far. 

Because quarterbacks Vernon Adams Jr. and Jeff Lockie haven't clicked running the offense yet, Oregon finds itself at a crossroads entering Saturday's game against Colorado. Losing Marshall's playmaking skills, whether it's for most of 2015 or the rest of 2015, leaves another void for head coach Mark Helfrich to fill.