Calvin Johnson tells team he will retire

[Pugz]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson told his family and head coach Jim Caldwell that 2015 was his last season, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Johnson gave his head coach the message a day after the Lions' regular season ended with Caldwell reportedly telling Johnson to take his time with the decision, a source told ESPN.

The five-time Pro Bowler told only two teammates of his retirement plans during the season, asking quarterback Matthew Stafford and linebacker Stephen Tulloch to keep his decision private.

After another dismal 6-10 season, the seventh losing campaign of his nine year career, Johnson relayed the information to the organization, putting out a statement to the public stating:

"Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future. I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future."

While no decision has been made official, Johnson's ailing physical health is thought to be a big factor in his consideration. General body soreness and persistent ankle and knee injuries have dogged Johnson over the past few seasons.

The Lions will carry a $12.9 million cap hit if Johnson proceeds with his retirement decision.

 

[elcheato]

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[Giantmetfan07]

Good for him. 

 

[Shaggy]

There is talk that Caldwell told him to not make his decision yet and think about it longer.  Johnson agreed and now hasn't officially retired yet. 

 

[Pugz]

he's still going to retire imo. if he's done, i dont want him back anyways. we dont need to waste another year of his time

 

[Hurricane Season]

Fucking Lions.  Ruining Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson for everyone else.

 

[Pugz]

now the lions seem to be butthurt. supposedly if he plans to play next year he has to agree to an extension that lowers his cap hit. just let the dude retire and move on.

 

[cruzg24]

Fucking Lions.  Ruining Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson for everyone else.

I was about to post something similar to this. Barry is my #1 RB of all-time and Calvin is definitely top 5. These 2 players deserved more moments in the playoffs and its really sad that we didnt get to see them in clutch moments.

In only 2 playoff games he had 296 receiving yards and 2 TDs. I wanted to see more!

 

[Shaggy]

Sanders will always be my favorite player that is not a Cardinals player.  He made me a fan of the Detroit before the cardinals move to Arizona.  If Detroit had traded Sanders, where ever he was traded to would be my new favorite team.  He just was so damn awesome to watch! 
 
Sucks Calvin is retiring, but its time.

 

[cruzg24]

The Lions have won 1 playoff game since 1957.....

Wow

 

[Shaggy]

What?  1?  That's sad.

 

[Pugz]

but we won an nfc championship

 

[Shaggy]

but we won an nfc championship

 
How with only one playoff win?

 

[Pugz]

 
How with only one playoff win?

we actually have four championships but they all came before the nfl/afl merger. we take winning serious.

 

[JJ94]

It's over.
 
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/02/08/terry-foster-calvin-johnson-is-set-to-announce-his-retirement/
 
Damn, I hate when baller WR's retire.

 

[Pugz]

im still happy for him.

 

[JJ94]

im still happy for him.

 
Me too, but MegaT...
 

 

[Shaggy]

Poor guy, was a top WR and never won the big game!  Sounds like Fitz, but he isn't retiring yet.

 

[Iceman]

So we have CJ, Lynch, Manning (has to, right?), Woodson and what other big time players are hanging them up??

 

[bosoxlover12]

Not in the same category as those guys, but Jerod Mayo too