Calvin Johnson
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Calvin Johnson, the Detroit Lions’ all-time leading receiver has announced his retirement from the NFL.

The announcement comes via the Detroit Lions who were expecting a final decision on the nine-year veteran’s future ahead of the new league year which begins at 4PM ET Wednesday. This news also comes amid weeks of speculation that the six-time Pro Bowler would hang up his cleats as injury began to take a toll on his overall production.

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