Lions WR Johnson Living Up To $132 Million Deal
The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago.
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The Detroit Lions have gotten quite a return on the $132 million, eight-year investment they made in Calvin Johnson nine months ago.
What Megatron represents needs to be celebrated and everyone in the Lions organization needs to expect more from the team.
Lions fans who have been looking for answers this season finally have some good news: Calvin Johnson has an explanation for you.
The slumping Detroit Lions are rallying around Calvin Johnson, hoping he breaks Jerry Rice's NFL record for yards receiving in a season.
It's an unmistakable feeling just about every Lions fan has been through
The Lions wide out told Stoney, Bill and Sara during their weekly chat that he couldn't watch the Colts' final drive that led to the eventual game-winning touchdown over Detroit on Sunday.
Calvin Johnson for having another great game for the Lions with 13 catches for 171 yards and a TD.
The greatest running back that most of us ever saw snuck out of town in 1999 with a single playoff win.
In the last four games, Johnson caught 32 passes for 619 yards -- more than 19 yards per catch -- and had three touchdowns.
It's been an emotional two weeks for the Detroit Lions, but don't expect that to get the best of Calvin Johnson.
The Houston Texans took advantage of a big mistake by Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz.
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Calvin Johnson can remember watching the Lions on Thanksgiving every year as a child.
Matthew Stafford scrambled to his right and had little choice but to heave a desperate pass down the field toward Tony Scheffler.
The temptation when playing a receiver as big, strong and scary good as Calvin Johnson is to get aggressive, try to outmuscle him and hope it throws him off his game.
Calvin Johnson doesn't want to categorize the next three Lions games as "must win" contests.
Calvin Johnson's career has gotten off to a great start, but the Detroit Lions have not had much success despite that fact. Will Johnson end up like Barry Sanders; an all-time great who never makes it to the Super Bowl?
The Minnesota Vikings returned to form on Sunday at the Metrodome as they put together a complete performance to defeat the Detroit Lions 34-24 -- their second victory over the Lions this season.
For the second time this season, the Lions have stepped in to "clarify" comments superstar Calvin Johnson made about his own injuries.
Calvin Johnson didn't practice for the Lions on Thursday — and that's a report Detroit fans may need to get used to.
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Megatron said he's doing everything he can to work around his injury -- or injuries.
Calvin Johnson is still a top five player even though his production is down and he went through a horrible case of the dropsy's.
Calvin Johnson may have looked 100 percent on Sunday, but he could sure feel his sore knee.
The midseason awards are out, but there's something missing -- and what's missing is recognition for the biggest overachievers and underachievers through the first eight games.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
The search continues for two adults and a child who were reported missing after a tubing outing along the Muskegon River.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
Under a new pilot program at the University of Michigan, first-semester grades for some students will not appear on external transcripts or factor into GPA calculations.
Detroit's Cooley High School, which opened in 1928 and closed in 2010, is being fully demolished to make way for a new athletic complex on the site.
A species of tick that was considered eradicated in the United States almost hitched a ride on leaves that arrived at Detroit Metro.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has again denied Michigan's request for "individual assistance" funding in response to the March 6 tornadoes.
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office has issued boater safety reminders ahead of the Raft Off event taking place Saturday.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
A federal judge ruled a jury must decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya's civil rights when he shot him in the back of the head in 2022.
The typical American's paycheck has grown faster since 2019 than in any stretch since the early 1980s. But prices climbed nearly as fast, swallowing about 80% of the wage increase.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
Officials say Haddad will oversee all football and business operations and work with principal owner Sheila Hamp and the board of directors.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Airline industry insiders tell CBS News they're becoming more concerned about ICE arrests happening at airports.
The Raft Off on Lake St. Clair takes place on the second weekend in August, bringing thousands of boaters to Lake St. Clair.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
Stellantis has announced the return of the Dodge Charger Super Bee. Take a look at the sights and hear the sounds as the Dodge presentation on Friday in Pontiac, Michigan, kicks off Woodward Dream Cruise week.
The Detroit City Council has approved a contract for railroad crossing repairs.