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Oregon QB Dante Moore Stays to Advocate for Mental Health

3/22/2026

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Dante Moore, the Oregon quarterback, will stay at Oregon for another year rather than entering the NFL draft to advocate for teammates facing similar struggles.
Moore described mental-health struggles, including depression, worsened by his mother's cancer diagnosis.
In a letter to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Moore urged expanded mental health support and virtual services statewide.
He intends to use his platform to encourage teammates to advocate for others.

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Dante Moore, the Oregon quarterback, will stay at Oregon for another year rather than entering the NFL draft to advocate for teammates facing similar struggles.
Moore described mental-health struggles, including depression, worsened by his mother's cancer diagnosis.
In a letter to Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Moore urged expanded mental health support and virtual services statewide.
He intends to use his platform to encourage teammates to advocate for others.