Oregon coach Dan Lanning opened day three of the Big Ten Media event with comments about off-season activities, the work with his coaches prior to the start of fall camp and the tragic loss of former Duck cornerback, Minnesota Viking rookie Khyree...
that hurt. I’m feeling for him and his family. I always tell myself we have to be grateful for the time we had to spend with Khyree because that was something that was really tough on our team—to see a guy that had such a bright future, his life being cut short.”
Coach Lanning also offered special thanks to the Minnesota Vikings, the team that selected Khyree in the 2024 NFL draft, for the way they have taken care of Khyree and his family. Raymond and Ebbony Jackson and son are joined by Oregon staff Osman Kamara, left, and Oregon coach Dan Lanning during a vigil at Autzen Stadium for Oregon football's Khyree Jackson Wednesday, July 10, 2024. / Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard / USA
The Vikings organization will pay out the remainder of Jacksons $827,000 signing bonus on his rookie contract to his estate as well as will contribute $20,000 for funeral expenses. Minnesota will wear helmet decals with his initials "KJ," and his No. 31 will not be used this season. Jackson's locker at the Vikings' facility at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn., will also remain unused and on display.“I am absolutely crushed by this news.
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning runs during practice with the Ducks Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the Hatfield-Dowlin Complex in Eugene, Ore. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USAcontinued to speak at length about the various summer activities, both with family and with the team, although those are mostly one in the same.
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