Ducks Lose Both John Boyett, Carson York For The Year

Boyett is one of the nation’s top safeties, and he had been trying to deal with injuries to both the patellar tendons in his knees. He finally had to make the decision this week for surgery that will keep him out for six months.

York, a three-year starter on the Oregon offensive line, needs surgery after breaking his patella in the Ducks’ game against Fresno State. He will miss the remainder of the season.

York, a senior, started all 14 games of the 2011 season as the Ducks’ right guard, contributing to an offensive unit that was No. 3 in the nation in scoring, fifth in rushing and sixth in total offense. He was expected to have another strong season in 2012 and had been named to watch lists for two lineman awards, the Rotary Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy. York was also highly ranked among offensive line prospects expected to declare for the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Boyett’s career as a Duck could very well be over. Boyett is currently a fifth-year senior, and it’s unclear whether he will apply for a medical redshirt season or declare for the 2013 NFL Draft.

Here is what Boyett had to say about his injury:

Boyett led the Ducks with 108 tackles last year and piled up 17 tackles in Oregon’s Rose Bowl victory over Wisconsin. Boyett was expected to be the leader for the Ducks defense on their backline thanks to his great experience and skills, but his loss could be a huge blow to the national championship aspirations of the Ducks.

Boyett was replaced by Avery Patterson for Saturday’s game against Fresno State.

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