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HALL OF FAME Calvin Johnson WR

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• Height 6-5
• Weight 237
• Arms 36
• Hands 9 3/4

• Experience 9
• College Georgia Tech
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Hall of Fame WR Calvin Johnson: Single-season receiving record 'bound to fall at some point'

Calvin Johnson set the NFL single-season receiving record of 1,964 yards a dozen seasons ago. The Hall of Fame wideout expects his mark to fall eventually.

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Randy Moss, Megatron among Nate Burleson's top 5 teammates

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Fuller thought Megatron was joking about retiring

Calvin Johnson surprised the entire football world when he announced his retirement last month. Apparently, one teammate didn't believe Megatron was seriously considering walking away.

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Top 20 Games of 2015: No. 1 -- Packers at Cardinals

Our top game of the year saw Aaron Rodgers complete his second time-expiring 'Hail Mary' of the season to send the game to overtime ... only to watch Larry Fitzgerald come up big in the clutch

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Could J.J. Watt retire from NFL early?

J.J. Watt won't hang on to an NFL career if his skills begin to diminish. The Houston Texans defensive lineman said he'd walk away first.

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Roster Reset: Vikings, Packers poised to stay in control

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Jim Caldwell expects big season from Ameer Abdullah

Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell expects running back Ameer Abdullah to have a breakout season in 2016. Will the Lions RB solve his fumbling issues?

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Stafford knew NFL was 'wearing on' Calvin Johnson

Matthew Stafford was not surprised that Calvin Johnson walked away from the NFL with plenty still left it the tank. The Lions quarterback said he could tell the game was wearing on his teammate.

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NFL Annual Meeting wrap-up: My vote on developments in Boca

The NFL Annual Meeting is over, but plenty of news came out of Boca Raton, Florida. John Harbaugh, Roger Goodell and Ron Rivera shared their feelings. Where does Adam Schein stand on the issues?

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Matthew Stafford must step up after Calvin Johnson's retirement

Matthew Stafford made sweet music with Calvin Johnson over the past seven seasons. How will the QB fare without No. 81? Jeffri Chadiha says that's one of the biggest offseason questions in the NFL.

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Four-round mock 4.0: Cowboys land Joey Bosa, Derrick Henry

The Cowboys land big-name players with their first two picks in Chad Reuter's mock draft. See how his four-round projection shakes out now that teams have started to fill holes in free agency.

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Brock Osweiler, Megatron atop players former teams will miss

Will the Broncos miss the playoffs without Brock Osweiler? Are the Lions lost without Calvin Johnson? Gil Brandt lists the 10 departed players whose former teams will miss them the most.

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Seven riskiest signings of NFL free agency so far

Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith put his future on the line with Brock Osweiler's contract. Who are some of the other riskiest pickups in free agency?

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Fantasy free agency recap: What every signing means

From Lamar Miller to Mohamed Sanu, there are ripple effects in the fantasy world with every free agency signing. Alex Gelhar and Marcas Grant break down every signing from 2016 so far.

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What we learned: Giants go bold in win-now strategy

The Giants went on a spending spree Wednesday, but will Jerry Reese's moves transform New York into a winner? Gregg Rosenthal recaps what went down on the first day of free agency.

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NFL draft implications from frenized first day of free agency

The flurry of activity on the first day of free agency has already impacted the draft boards of NFL teams, including two that could now be zeroing in on the same player in the draft.

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Transactions roundup: Vikings to add guard Alex Boone

The Indianapolis Colts announced they have released wide receiver Andre Johnson after one season with the club. The veteran signed as a free agent last March.

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Marvin Jones to sign 5-year, $40 million deal with Lions

With Calvin Johnson retiring, the Detroit Lions added wide receiver Marvin Jones in free agency. Jones is expected to start alongside of Golden Tate.

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Jerry Rice, Don Hutson top list of best wide receivers of all time

Calvin Johnson retires as a three-time All-Pro and the NFL's all-time single-season receiving leader. Where does he rank among best wide receivers of all time? Elliot Harrison weighs in on his top 10.

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Peyton Manning, Calvin Johnson exit, and NFL marches on

Tearful farewells aside, the NFL is not a league that is given to nostalgia. Judy Battista puts the retirements of Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson -- two future Hall of Famers -- in context.

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Five possible replacements for Calvin Johnson in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions need help at wide receiver, particularly in the wake of Calvin Johnson's retirement. College Football 24/7 looks at five possibilities in the 2016 NFL Draft.

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Calvin Johnson's retirement leaves big fantasy hole

After nine tremendous seasons in Detroit, Calvin Johnson has announced his retirement. Marcas Grant looks back at Megatron's career and looks forward at what it means for the Lions and fantasy managers.

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Social media reaction to Calvin Johnson's retirement

The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that star wideout Calvin Johnson retired from the NFL. The praise Megatron received on social media certainly proved how great of a player he was.

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Calvin Johnson statement on retirement decision

The Lions announced Tuesday that star wide receiver Calvin Johnson is retiring from the NFL after nine seasons. Here is Johnson's official statement on his retirement.

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Lions announce Calvin Johnson has retired

Calvin Johnson won't be making any music on the field in Motown anymore. The Detroit Lions announced that the wide receiver will retire on Tuesday after playing nine seasons with the team.

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