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 | Lions | Can Calvin Johnson avoid Madden Curse? | 4.25.2012 8:18:36 PM EST |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was chosen to appear on the cover of the popular video game Madden '13. Johnson beat out Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, which had over 20 million votes by fans. | ||
| Lions | Calvin Johnson wants balanced offense | 4.25.2012 9:11:32 AM EST |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson said he would like the team's backfield to help provide a more balanced offense in 2012. 'I dont mind blocking for our running backs, seeing those guys shine,' Johnson said. 'I want to get our running game strong and get some extra guys in the box. That helps (receivers) on the outside.' | ||
| Lions | Still have cap space | 4.2.2012 10:05:55 AM EST |
The Detroit Lions are still $4.5 million under the salary cap, thanks in large part to WR Calvin Johnson's new contract. | ||
| Lions | Calvin Johnson lands huge extension | 3.14.2012 11:00:08 AM EST |
The Detroit Lions signed WR Calvin Johnson to a seven-year, $132 million contract extension, which includes $60 million in guaranteed money. | ||
| Lions | Close to extending Calvin Johnson | 3.14.2012 10:50:20 AM EST |
The Detroit Lions are closing in on a seven-year contract extension with WR Calvin Johnson. | ||
| Lions | Franchise tag move for Cliff Avril will be expensive | 2.18.2012 2:03:48 AM EST |
If the Detroit Lions ends up using the franchise tag on DL Cliff Avril, it will have a price tag of $10.6 million. Between Avril, WR Calvin Johnson, QB Matthew Stafford and DL Ndamukong Suh, the four players would cost up to $61.624, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation. | ||
| Lions | Calvin Johnson has a high cap number for 2012 | 2.15.2012 9:15:22 AM EST |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's cap number for the 2012 season exceeds $21 million, according to a source with knowledge of Johnson's contract. That figure comes from a $14 million base salary, a $4.5 million roster bonus due March 14, and slightly more than $2.5 million in allocations from past bonuses payments. A new contract could dramatically reduce the cap number, while also giving Johnson a significant chunk of money right now. | ||
| Lions | Calvin Johnson to be free agent after 2012 | 2.14.2012 11:33:35 PM EST |
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson's contract expires after the 2012 season. The team might try to sign him to an extension to free up some much-needed salary cap space before the new season. Team president Tom Lewand said Johnson is obviously among a core group of players the team wants to keep intact. | ||
| Lions | Not expected to be aggressive in free agency | 2.14.2012 5:59:51 PM EST |
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp. | ||
| Lions | Calvin Johnson contract talks going well | 2.13.2012 8:11:14 AM EST |
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension. '(Johnsons) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),' Lewand said. 'Theres a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done.' | ||
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