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Calvin Johnson Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:18:36 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was chosen to appear on the cover of the popular video game Madden '13. Johnson beat out Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, which had over 20 million votes by fans.
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:11:32 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he would like the team's backfield to help provide a more balanced offense in 2012. "I don't mind blocking for our running backs, seeing those guys shine," Johnson said. "I want to get our running game strong and get some extra guys in the box. That helps (receivers) on the outside."
Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:05:55 -0700 The Detroit Lions are still $4.5 million under the salary cap, thanks in large part to WR Calvin Johnson's new contract.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:00:08 -0700 The Detroit Lions signed WR Calvin Johnson to a seven-year, $132 million contract extension, which includes $60 million in guaranteed money.
Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:50:20 -0700 The Detroit Lions are closing in on a seven-year contract extension with WR Calvin Johnson.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:03:48 -0800 If the Detroit Lions ends up using the franchise tag on DL Cliff Avril, it will have a price tag of $10.6 million. Between Avril, WR Calvin Johnson, QB Matthew Stafford and DL Ndamukong Suh, the four players would cost up to $61.624, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:15:22 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's cap number for the 2012 season exceeds $21 million, according to a source with knowledge of Johnson's contract. That figure comes from a $14 million base salary, a $4.5 million roster bonus due March 14, and slightly more than $2.5 million in allocations from past bonuses payments. A new contract could dramatically reduce the cap number, while also giving Johnson a significant chunk of money right now.
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:33:35 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's contract expires after the 2012 season. The team might try to sign him to an extension to free up some much-needed salary cap space before the new season. Team president Tom Lewand said Johnson is obviously among a core group of players the team wants to keep intact.
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:59:51 -0800 Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:11:14 -0800 Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension. "(Johnson's) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford)," Lewand said. "There's a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done."
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:40:11 -0800 Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team is working on a contract extension with WR Calvin Johnson. The team likely will save salary cap space if they sign Johnson to a new deal because his cap number is expected to be over $20 million next season.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:40:23 -0800 Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald said Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson should be the league's highest paid wide receiver. "He should, he's at the top of the game right now," Fitzgerald said. "He's an extremely, extremely impressive talent. To be around him, he's a really down-to-Earth guy." Fitzgerald is currently the NFL's highest paid wideout with an eight-year, $120 million contract.
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:44:17 -0800 Detroit Lions vice chairman Bill Ford Jr. said he wouldn't trade QB Matthew Stafford "for any quarterback in the league." Ford is also adamant about getting WR Calvin Johnson signed to a long-term extension.
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:53:11 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is interested in signing an extension with the team, as he is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2012 season. "Yeah, definitely, we're going to see here — soon," Johnson said. "We're going to have some talks soon, and hopefully get things rolling."
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:43:01 -0800 Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team would like to sign WR Calvin Johnson to a long-term contract extension because his is entering the last year of his contract and his salary cap hit will be around $20 million in 2012.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:49:00 -0800 Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White was added to the NFC Pro Bowl team Wednesday, Jan. 11, as a replacement for injured Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles').
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:22 -0800 Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') will sit out of the 2012 Pro Bowl due to his Achilles' injury.
Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:19:08 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (undisclosed) will not play in the 2012 Pro Bowl because of an injury. Atlanta Falcons WR Roddy White will take Johnson's place on the NFC roster.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:12:34 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said making the playoffs this season has changed the expectations to those of a team that expects to be a perennial playoff contender. "We took some strides (as a team) this year," Johnson said. "(Despite finishing 10-6), there's some things we can improve on. We're looking forward to doing that."
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:02:38 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson, who will be entering the final year of his contract in 2012, was not interested in answering questions about whether he wants a long-term deal before next season. Johnson probably can command a contract similar to the one Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald signed before the season (eight-year, $120 million contract with guarantees approaching $50 million). "I'm not even going to talk about that right now," Johnson said. "I'm about to go home."
Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:53:26 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson broke the Wild Card NFL playoff record for receiving yards in the game Saturday, Jan. 7, against the New Orleans Saints. He finished with 12 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson's 211 yards were also good for a franchise postseason record. He is also the first player in NFL history to have 200 or more receiving yards in his playoff debut.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:48:28 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson earned his first career All-Pro nod Friday, Jan. 6, receiving 49 of a possible 50 votes by The Associated Press voters. He racked up 96 receptions for 1,681 yards with 16 touchdowns. He is the first Lions offensive player to earn first-team honors since 1997, when former RB Barry Sanders was named to the team.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:46:43 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited during practice Friday, Jan. 6, and is listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:49:09 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:03:45 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') worked out with the first-team offense in practice Thursday, Jan. 5, after sitting out the last two days.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:08:40 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') is expected to play in the team's playoff game against the New Orleans Saints Saturday, Jan. 7, despite missing practice again Wednesday, Jan. 4. Johnson worked on the side with trainers during practice Wednesday.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:49:55 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Tue, 03 Jan 2012 07:41:05 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's season earned him a $4.5 million performance bonus. Johnson earned the extra salary by catching a minimum of 12 touchdowns, being voted to the Pro Bowl, playing 80 percent of the team's offensive snaps and leading the NFC in receiving yards and touchdowns.
Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:48:28 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught 11 passes for 244 yards and one touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 17.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:26:58 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:57:37 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') returned to practice Friday, Dec. 30, after missing practice the last two days.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:27:53 -0800 Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz isn't worried about WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') and listed his status as day-to-day.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:02:43 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') said this is the best he's felt at the end of the season, despite dealing with an Achilles' injury. His status for Week 17 is unknown, but he is hoping to play.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:23:37 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') is sitting practice Thursday, Dec. 29, with an Achilles' injury. He was not walking with any limp and said it was just soreness.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:37:06 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') was held out of practice Wednesday, Dec. 28, as a precaution. He stretched with the team before practice.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:02:41 -0800 Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:34:56 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (rest) was being rested from practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. He is expected to return to practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:22:51 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had four receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers. He now has 15 touchdowns on the season, which ties a franchise record for most in a season with TE Cloyce Box, who also accomplished the feat back in 1952.
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 18:05:05 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had nine receptions for 214 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 15 game against the Oakland Raiders. It was Johnson's first game with 90 or more yards since Week 8. He has managed to find the end zone just once in the past five games after scoring 11 times in the first eight games.
Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:53:59 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was just targeted four times in Week 14, catching three passes. Head coach Jim Schwartz defended Johnson's limited involvement in the offense. "As much as we want to get the ball to Calvin, sometimes it's not going to make sense," Schwartz said.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:44:09 -0800 Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen said the team will undoubtedly use double coverage on Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson in Week 14. Johnson recorded 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns versus the Vikings back in Week 3. "If a guy's nickname is Megatron, unless you've got Optimus Prime on your team, double him up," Allen said of Johnson.
Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:12:52 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was able to log six receptions in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, but he finished with 69 yards and no scores. After starting the year with 11 touchdowns through the first eight games, Johnson has managed just one score in four games since returning from the bye week.
Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:12:38 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 2. He is listed as probable for Week 13 and is expected to play.
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:13:35 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 1.
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:29:35 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 30.
Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:29:53 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 23, and is probable for Week 12.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:31:33 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) missed practice Tuesday, Nov. 22, after apparently suffering a setback with his ankle injury. However, Johnson said, "It's getting better" after practicing Monday, Nov. 21.
Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:32:39 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 22.
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:10:38 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (ankle) practiced in full Monday, Nov. 21.
Sun, 20 Nov 2011 14:23:23 -0800 Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson caught five passes for 89 yards in Week 11 against the Carolina Panthers.
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