It appears that Oregon football’s top wide receiver is back from injury.
Senior wideout Tez Johnson, who suffered a shoulder injury Nov. 2 against Michigan, posted a photo to his Instagram story early Tuesday morning of him dancing at Autzen Stadium with the caption, “He’sssssssssssss backkkkkkkkkkk!!”
It is unclear whether that just means a return to full practice for Johnson, or is an indication that he is set to play for the Ducks against Washington on Nov. 30. Dan Lanning and the Ducks have yet to provide a specific update on Johnson’s recovery.
But with plenty of time to recover during Oregon’s bye week plus the lead-up to the game against the Huskies, it seems Johnson’s return to the field is imminent. The Washington game is senior night for Oregon, too, providing a chance for the Ducks to finish the regular season undefeated and secure a spot in the Big Ten championship game.
It is unclear whether that just means a return to full practice for Johnson, or is an indication that he is set to play for the Ducks against Washington on Nov. 30. Dan Lanning and the Ducks have yet to provide a specific update on Johnson’s recovery.
— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.
Despite missing nearly all of the Michigan game and Oregon’s contests against Maryland and Wisconsin, Johnson still leads the Ducks with 64 receptions, 649 yards and eight touchdowns. Heisman contender Dillon Gabriel will be relieved to get his top target back after a struggle for Oregon’s passing game against Maryland and on the road at Wisconsin.
— Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon Ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks Confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup newsletter.
