CORVALLIS -- Richard Mullaney trotted out with the starting unit and lined up on the outside during Oregon State's scrimmage last week.
This was a normal occurrence for much of the senior wide receiver's career. But not recently.
After being sidelined for the second half of last season with a fractured elbow, Mullaney has gradually worked his way back to health. The re-insertion into the first unit is just the latest benchmark in that recovery.
"First week back was a little rough," Mullaney said after Tuesday's practice. "I hadn't gone against a defender in months.