Sources: No surgery for hurt Ducks WR Johnson

• Paolo Uggetti, ESPNNov 4, 2024, 05:12 PM ET

Oregon pass receiver Tez Johnson’s shoulder injury is not season-ending, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.Johnson left No. 1 Oregon’s 38-17 win over Michigan in Ann Arbor on Saturday and did not go back to the game. The fifth-year senior reappeared on the sidelines in the first half using street clothes and sporting a sling on his best arm. He ended up with just one catch for 11 yards.This season, Johnson leads all Oregon receivers with 649 yards

and 8 goals. He is averaging over 10 backyards per catch and has been quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s leading target as the Ducks’offense has become one of the most productive in the nation. Through eight games, the unit ranks second in SP +. “I dislike it for him, because I enjoy the rival he is, “Gabriel said of Johnson after Saturday’s game.” He’s a guy who likes the game and is vocal about his passion. He likes the game of football. So it’s difficult, and you hate it for him. “Though Johnson is anticipated to return to action eventually this

year, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning did not supply any details on the receiver’s injury after the game. Lanning will hold his weekly news conference Monday night.Despite Johnson’s absence Saturday, the Ducks’receivers did not miss out on a beat. Senior Traeshon Holden had the

first 100-yard receiving game of his career, ending up with a team-high 149 yards on 6 catches.Oregon’s offense boasts three pass catchers in addition to Johnson who have at least 350 receiving backyards and typical over 10 backyards a catch in Holden, Texas A&M transfer Evan Stewart and tight end Terrance Ferguson.The undefeated Ducks host Maryland (4-4)this weekend.