Caldwell On Johnson Playing This Weekend: 'Miracles Have Happened'
Caldwell said the potential absences of Fauria and Ebron will not influence the decision on whether to play Johnson.
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Caldwell said the potential absences of Fauria and Ebron will not influence the decision on whether to play Johnson.
"Not beating it up, not going out there, rolling it again, that definitely helps," Johnson said.
According to a report from ESPN, Lions coach Jim Caldwell may be prepared to bench star wide receiver Calvin Johnson until Week 10, meaning he would miss games against New Orleans and Atlanta.
After six weeks, the Lions rank 27th in points per game (19.3) and 23rd in yards per game (330.2).
If Joe Lombardi knows whether wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be available Sunday, he did not tip his hand Thursday.
"You've never heard me ever use the term 'decoy,'" Caldwell said.
"Some of these things require some rest," Johnson said. "You can't keep on pounding on it and expect it to get better."
"You know he is a gamer," Rapoport said, per NFL.com, "but he wants to make sure he gets this ankle healed for the long haul."
Johnson had 19 catches for 329 yards in Detroit's first three games. In the last two weeks, he has caught just three passes for 19 yards.
Stafford completed 18 of 31 passes, had to scramble frequently, threw an interception and took six sacks.
Receiver Calvin Johnson will start for the Detroit Lions despite a sore ankle, while the Buffalo Bills will be minus two defensive starters on Sunday.
Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate, the top two wide receivers for the Detroit Lions, both missed some practice time this week due to injuries.
Wide receivers Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions and Eric Decker of the New York Jets are both active and will play Sunday.
Calvin Johnson is looming for the New York Jets' still-shaky secondary.
Green Bay Packers cornerbacks Sam Shields and Tramon Williams are bracing for another matchup with Calvin Johnson.
"You don't find a guy who is that size who can run a 4.3 like he does," Harper said of the 6-foot-5, 236-pound Johnson. "He has the whole package."
Detroit coach Jim Caldwell is enjoying having Calvin Johnson on his side.
It's always a great moment when you can see players from Detroit teams showing support to one another.
Durant also called him the best WR of all-time.
The video game had Calvin Johnson catching a 64 yard touchdown pass in the first half. Remarkably, Calvin had a 67 yard touchdown reception in last night's game.
For all the talk about Matthew Stafford and how quickly he would pick up a new system in Detroit, it was easy to forget one crucial factor.
The Detroit Lions opened the season at home for Monday Night Football, vanquishing the New York Giants with relative ease, led by an impressive Matthew Stafford.
Released on their official site and Facebook page in coordination with their Monday Night Football regular season debut, the Detroit Lions want to send chills down your spine with their new dramatic promotional video.
Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson have helped each other set numerous NFL records, and Johnson thinks this is their best chance to win a championship.
"I believe this is our best chance," Johnson said. "I honestly believe that."
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
A St. Clair Shores, Michigan, couple has been charged after prosecutors say they lit and threw an explosive device into their 72-year-old neighbor's yard.
Police say a $5,000 reward is available for information that will move the case forward.
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.
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.
Police say riders have been trespassing in MDOT work zones, including areas associated with the Restore I-94 project, where large dirt and aggregate piles have been used as obstacle courses.
According to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, one person was taken into custody, and a police investigation is ongoing.
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch fresh attacks on Saudi-backed government troops, says Yemeni state media, as Cruz says Trump must seek "regime collapse."
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.
A Transportation Department proposal could obscure the cost of a plane ticket, aviation experts warn. Here's what to know.
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.
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets after cracks were found in parts of some older model Boeing planes.
Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says the party is focused on a big-tent approach, with organizers already in the field ahead of the general election.
Though Rep. Haley Stevens stressed a unified front moving forward, she was evasive on whether she would appear with El-Sayed on the campaign trail.
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.
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.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
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.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a local man was charged with criminal sexual conduct involving multiple victims.
Michigan Humane presents two of the adoptable dogs in its care. They are Lucille and Cerebro.
The Pizza Pod is a tiny pizzeria that operates from a two-city smart car in New York City. Take a look.
Taylor police are cracking down on dirt bikes, ATVs compromising the I-94 construction project. Dearborn Homecoming Festival runs Friday through Sunday. Those headlines and other top stories are on the CBS Detroit news brief.
President Trump issued two executive orders targeting birthright citizenship, less than two months after the Supreme Court struck down Mr. Trump's previous effort to end it.