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On January 6, 2016, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press published an article about Johnson’s prognosis. Over the previous two seasons, he had missed a significant amount of practice due to a bothersome ankle condition, and according to Birkett, he had discussed retirement with at least one former teammate.
According to Tori Petry of the Lions’ official website, the six-time Pro Bowler acknowledged at the time that he was doubting his future on the field in a joint statement published with the organization.
Calvin Johnson, one of the most resilient wide receivers in NFL history, was forced to watch the Detroit Lions’ incredible 2023 run from the sidelines.
During Johnson’s tenure with the Lions, which started when Detroit selected him second overall in the 2007 NFL draft, the team made it to the postseason just twice. Considering his continuous excellence and professionalism throughout the years, he most likely deserved better.
Not only will Detroit be disappointed to lose Johnson, who has four years left on a huge contract, but he will also be leaving a sizable financial legacy behind.
Johnson’s retirement also acted as a trigger for the eventual deal that brought Jared Goff to Detroit and Matthew Stafford to Los Angeles.
Although Goff was once thought to be a washed-up first-round choice, he has resurrected his career and the Lions should be strong candidates in 2024 after working with Ben Johnson and a roster full of offensive skill.
