Thomas Tyner is putting his career as a lumber broker in Bend on hold.
The former Aloha High and University of Oregon standout returned to the football field on Tuesday, donning a black helmet and orange No. 4 jersey in his first practice as a member of the Oregon State Beavers.
"I definitely missed it," Tyner told reporters Tuesday. "I think it's just more excited than anything. I'm excited to get to play."
Tyner is resuming his football career in Corvallis after a pair of shoulder injuries led the former five-star recruit to medically retire in 2015 following two successful seasons for the Ducks that included 1,284 yards and 14 touchdowns.