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Calvin Johnson #81 | Wide Receiver | Detroit Lions
Height: 6-5    Weight: 235    Born: , Tyrone, GA

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November 21, 2007
Calvin Johnson was not listed on Tuesday’s injury report despite his ongoing back problems. Offensive coordinator Mike Martz implied on Monday that Johnson’s involvement in the offense has been limited by the injury he suffered back in Week 3.
November 20, 2007
Calvin Johnson has yet to recover from the back injury he suffered back in Week 3 and it’s limited his role in the offense. “Calvin hasn’t been healthy since the Philadelphia game,” Jon Kitna told Tuesday’s Detroit News. “If Calvin was 100 percent, he’d be more involved.”
November 13, 2007
Calvin Johnson aggravated his back injury during Sunday’s loss to the Cardinals, head coach Rod Marinelli told the Detroit Free Press. However, he did not say whether the injury would prevent Johnson from playing in Week 11.
November 4, 2007
Calvin Johnson is listed as active for the Lions as they take on the Broncos on Sunday. Johnson has been suffering from a nagging back injury suffered in Week 3. After sitting out Week 4, he has just five catches for 84 yards in the last three games. Facing a tough Broncos secondary, Megatron would look nice on your fantasy bench this week.
November 2, 2007
Calvin Johnson made it through a full practice on Thursday after being limited by a back injury the day before, according to the team’s official website. He is expected to play on Sunday against the Broncos.
November 1, 2007
Calvin Johnson was limited during practice on Wednesday, according to the team’s official website. He is nursing a back injury that flared up again during Sunday’s win over the Bears.
October 30, 2007
Calvin Johnson aggravated his back injury during Sunday’s win over the Bears. “It isn’t as bad as the other one,” head coach Rod Marinelli told the Detroit Free Press. “He’s sore right now, but he came back and played.” Johnson missed time earlier this season with a back injury.
October 29, 2007
Calvin Johnson aggravated his back injury Sunday when he was tackled on an end-around in the second quarter. He didn't play much afterward, though coach Rod Marinelli said the receiver was fine, according to the Detroit Free Press. Well, if he was really fine, he wouldn't have been limited after that. Hopefully, he'll work his way back into the mix during practice and play this coming weekend.
October 18, 2007
Calvin Johnson was not among the players listed on the Lions injury report on Wednesday. He had been limited in recent weeks by a back injury.
October 16, 2007
Calvin Johnson was on the practice field and “worked pretty good” on Monday, head coach Rod Marinelli told Tuesday’s Detroit Free Press. Johnson has been limited by a back injury.
October 7, 2007
Calvin Johnson is active for Sunday’s game against the Redskins. He missed Week 4 due to a bruised back and was limited in practice all week. Johnson was listed as questionable. He may still be less than 100 percent but should still be an okay fantasy start.
October 4, 2007
Calvin Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since he suffered a back injury in Week 3, according to the Detroit Free Press.
October 2, 2007
The back injury that prevented Calvin Johnson from playing on Sunday is still an issue heading into Week 5. “I think he feels better,” head coach Rod Marinelli told Tuesday’s Detroit Free Press. “I think he’s working toward (playing on Sunday). I’m optimistic. But I’m not going to say he’s playing.”
September 30, 2007
A back injury will prevent Calvin Johnson from playing in Sunday’s game against the Bears. He is listed on the inactive list with the back injury that caused him to leave Week 3 prematurely.
September 29, 2007
Calvin Johnson is expected to be a game-time decision Sunday due to a lower back injury. He's officially listed as questionable, according to the AP. Coach Rod Marinelli hinted earlier this week that he though Johnson would play.
September 28, 2007
Calvin Johnson missed a second day of practice on Thursday with a lower back injury. “I think Calvin is going to be fine,” head coach Rod Marinelli told the Detroit Free Press. “But I don’t want to tell you something, and then it’s not true.” Johnson suffered the injury during Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.
September 26, 2007
Lions wideout Calvin Johnson was unable participate in practice Wednesday because of bruised lower back he suffered in Week 3, according to the team’s website. He is being called day-to-day and may be a game-time decision Sunday if he doesn’t get a full practice in before then.
September 25, 2007
Calvin Johnson is considered day-to-day with a bruised back, according to the Detroit Free Press. He suffered the injury during Sunday’s loss to the Eagles.
September 23, 2007
Lions rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson went out with an apparent injury to his lower back in the second quarter of today's game against the Eagles. He was helped up with the aid of trainers and carted off to the locker room. FOX is reporting that his return is questionable.
September 9, 2007
Calvin Johnson lived up to the hype in his first pro football game on Sunday. He looked terrific, catching four balls for 70 yards and a touchdown. Shaun McDonald actually led the Lions with six catches and 90 yards, and he also scored a touchdown. The Lions will keep airing it out all season, and Johnson is the rare type of rookie able to make the most of it.
September 3, 2007
Calvin Johnson is not listed among the Lions starters. “At this point, no,” head coach Rod Marinelli told the Detroit Free Press regarding Johnson. “He’s not, yet. And so we’re going to make these guys continue to work to earn.
August 10, 2007
Rookie Calvin Johnson caught the only two passes thrown to him during Friday’s game against the Steelers. He played most of the first half and finished with two receptions for 45 yards.
August 8, 2007
Rookie Calvin Johnson will make his preseason debut when the Lions host the Bengals on Thursday. “We’re going to see him a lot in this game,” offensive coordinator Mike Martz told the Detroit Free Press. “We’re going to see him a lot in the preseason. He’s gotta learn how to play. We’re going to wear his little froggy rear end out.”
August 6, 2007
Rookie Calvin Johnson ran with the second team offense during Monday morning practice. “He’s got to get in shape,” head coach Rod Marinelli told the Detroit Free Press. “The guy’s just been here a couple of days. He’s got to make sure he knows what he’s doing all the time. He’s still a young player. He’s a young guy, and he’s missed a lot.” Johnson missed the first nine days of training camp due to a contract dispute.
August 3, 2007
The Lions and rookie Calvin Johnson reached a six-year contract agreement on Friday, according to the Detroit News. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Johnson passed his physical shortly after signing the contract and is slated to take part in the team’s afternoon practice. The Lions selected Johnson with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.
August 2, 2007
Rookie Calvin Johnson is still holding out while his agent and the Lions negotiate a contract. “These contracts are complex,” Lions COO Tom Lewand told the Detroit Free Press. “We’ll just keep working through all those details as fast as we can.” The Lions selected Johnson with the second overall pick in the draft.
July 26, 2007
The Lions and Calvin Johnson failed to reach a contractual agreement before the team opened training camp on Thursday, according to the Detroit Free Press. Detroit selected him with the No. 2 overall pick in the draft.
July 24, 2007
Negotiations between the Lions and second overall pick Calvin Johnson are moving slowly and are not expected to be finalized before the team opens training camp on Thursday. The Detroit Free Press reports that negotiations would probably move quicker if the Raiders and first overall pick JaMarcus Russell reach an agreement. However, those talks are said to be moving slowly.
July 22, 2007
There's a strong chance Calvin Johnson will not be signed before training camp starts, according to the Detroit News. The pace of signings in the first round has been very slow so far.
April 28, 2007
Calvin Johnson was selected with the second pick in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Lions, who have now used their first-round pick on a wide receiver four of the last five years.