Calvin Johnson Retires: Latest Comments and Reaction

March 8, 2016   ·   Tyler Conway   ·   Jump to comments

In one of the more shocking decisions in recent NFL history, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson announced his retirement Tuesday, according to the Lions:
Johnson also filed his retirement papers with the NFL today in advance of the new League year which begins at 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 9.   The Lions also announced, with respect to Johnson’s contract, that those “matters were settled to the satisfaction of the parties.” Johnson later released a statement on the Lions' website, which reads in part:
Let me begin by apologizing for making this announcement via a statement and not in person. While I truly respect the significance of this, those who know me best will understand and not be surprised that I choose not to have a press conference for this announcement. 

After much prayer, thought and discussion with loved ones, I have made the difficult decision to retire from the Lions and pro football. I have played my last game of foo...

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