Tagged: Calvin Johnson (8 Results)
Lions WR Williams has Hall of Fame mentor
Former Detroit Lions Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson said in an interview late last week that he recently met second-year Lions wideout JAMESON WILLIAMS for the first time, adding… More that he looks forward to being around and “being a shoulder for him to lean on”. Johnson went on to say that Williams is extremely talented, and that he looks forward to doing anything he can to help the young Lions wide receiver. Hopefully, Williams can apply what he learns from Johnson and help fantasy owners this year when he returns from a six-game suspension to start the season. Less
Source: Team Blog
Factoid: Tall receivers
It's a good weekend for tall wide receivers at the Hall of Fame. Harold Carmichael and Calvin Johnson are getting enshrined, and they’re the tallest wide receivers who’ve ever made it to Canton. Previously, only one wide receiver taller than 6-foot-3 has been honored. more »
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Factoid: WR of the Decade?
Antonio Brown announced his retirement yesterday. Like everything with Brown, you can take it with a grain of salt. He's announced it a couple of times previously, and who's to say the right contract offer a month from now won't have him back on the field. But it's certainly possible that this is it for him. more »
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NFL owners approve simplified catch rule
NFL owners unanimously approved a new catch rule designed specifically to avoid a handful of controversies over the past decade. The new rule will likely be welcomed in fantasy circles, especially among those that have owned the likes of CALVIN JOHNSON and DEZ BRYANT in past seasons.
Source: ESPN.com
Steratore named referee for Super Bowl
The NFL announced on Wednesday that Gene Steratore will be the referee for Super Bowl LII. Steratore has been in the middle of some of the most high-profile officiating moments in… More recent years, including the catch rule involving Calvin Johnson in 2010 and Dez Bryant in the 2014 playoffs. This will be the first Super Bowl for the veteran official. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Lions invite Megatron to training camp
Before fantasy owners get too excited, it’s not likely that CALVIN JOHNSON will be suiting-up anytime soon. While team president Rod Wood did invite Megatron to training camp, the prevailing thought… More is that he hopes to work things out with his disgruntled former employee. Johnson recently voiced his displeasure with the way his tenure in Detroit ended. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Around the NFL: Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson retired after the 2015 season, and at the time the main reason cited was the beating his body had taken over the years -- that he simply didn't want to go through the physical punishment anymore. Apparently the emotional strain of playing for the Lions also wore on him. more »
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Calvin Johnson not coming back
CALVIN JOHNSON is one of those historically good athletes who will need to spend the next five years of his life assuring those around him that he won't return to professional… More football. For fantasy owners wondering about the possibility, Johnson confirmed that he is not coming back in his most recent interview. Johnson seems to be enjoying retirement and is content watching football instead of playing these days. Less
Source: NFL.com