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# ESPN Report Says Calvin Johnson Is Retiring From The NFL
- URL: https://www.dailydetroit.com/reports-say-calvin-johnson-is-retiring-from-nfl/
- Published: 2016-01-31T20:55:20.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-27T19:49:21.000Z
- Author: Jer Staes
- Tags: #wordpress, #Import 2024-02-25 18:12, #daily-detroit-staff

It looks like Megatron is powering down, if a report out tonight from ESPN is correct.

The Lions wide receiver has been an integral part of the Detroit Lions since his drafting in 2007.

> Calvin Johnson told family 2015 would be his final year and delivered same message to Jim Caldwell after season ended, sources told ESPN.
> 
> — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) [January 31, 2016](https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/693920859614900226?ref=dailydetroit.com)

[The report is from Adam Schefter, who says that Johnson told head coach Jim Caldwell of his plans on the day after the regular season ended](http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/%5F/id/14686284/calvin-johnson-told-detroit-lions-plans-retire?ref=dailydetroit.com). According to the report, Johnson told quarterback Matthew Stafford as well as teammate Stephen Tulloch.

The 6’5″ Johnson, 30, is a five time pro-bowler and this was his sixth consecutive 1,000 yard reception, and seventh of his career. He also is the Lions’ all-time franchise leader in receptions with 731 and receiving yards (a whopping 11,619).

His teammates have taken to social media in the wake of the news.

> [Thank you! It's been a honor to line up aside to you, call you a teammate, a mentor, and friend… Congratulations on a great career.. Enjoy retirement! #megatron #GOAT](https://www.instagram.com/p/BBONdl1xL7G/?ref=dailydetroit.com)
> 
> A photo posted by Corey Fuller (@coreyfuller10) on Jan 31, 2016 at 3:34pm PST

For what it’s worth, [the Detroit Lions re-shared a statement on their Facebook page tonight originally from January 6](https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLions/posts/10153825157148605) saying that he’s still considering retirement.