Calvin Johnson Finally Breaks His Social Media Silence [PHOTO]
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
Calvin Johnson walked away from the NFL with a simple press release.
Some fans wanted to hear from Johnson, but that opportunity just wasn't there. Personally I thought there would have been some type of press conference to celebrate Johnson's enormous career, but that just isn't the type of guy he is.
Sunday, Johnson broke his silence and posted to his Instagram account. Before Sunday, he hadn't sent out a photo in 25 weeks.
And this is what he said.
"Thanks to my delivery guy and @pizzahut for the retirement pizza," Johnson deadpanned in the caption. Lavish parties and five-star cuisine? Nah, just a pizza.
The last thing previous to this that Johnson had put on his Twitter account was a retweet of The Ticket's very own Tony Ortiz getting the game ball after his final game in Chicago.
Tony and Lions game ball after the Lions win over the Bears pic.twitter.com/PyzOyAH6wQ
— Jim Brandstatter (@jimbrandstatter) January 3, 2016
*UPDATE*
Calvin is now taking time to respond to his friends and former teammates on Twitter.
@JustinVerlander much appreciated JV have a great season man
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) March 14, 2016
@iCoreyFuller man it's been fun bro, playing with you and against most of the brothers anyways I'll be coaching you up from afar
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) March 14, 2016
@Corey_Maggette I appreciate that man be well
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) March 14, 2016
@RyanBroyles RB brother we had some good times aye anyways hope the fam is good tell them I said hello kit
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) March 14, 2016
@HashTagDetroit1 Salute
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) March 14, 2016
Do you still hope to hear something more substantial from Calvin Johnson?