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Lions Trying To Find A Way To Sign Johnson
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson's cap number for 2012 will be in excess of $21 million, which is why the Lions' are eager to work an extension.
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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson's cap number for 2012 will be in excess of $21 million, which is why the Lions' are eager to work an extension.
The Detroit Lions were one of the NFL's biggest stories in 2011, jumping out to their best start in over 50 years and making the playoffs for the first time since 1999.
Johnson missed practice with an Achilles injury last week, but had 211 yards receiving with two touchdowns in Detroit's 45-28 loss at New Orleans on Saturday night in the playoffs.
In three seasons, Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has taken an 0-16 team to the playoffs with a 10-6 record and a nucleus of young players being developed.
YouTube is getting thousands of hits from people wanting another look at that new Acura TV ad featuring Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson.
For three quarters, the Detroit Lions performed like playoff veterans.
The commercial features Johnson all dressed up in football gear, then he's undressed down to his under shorts, and then all dressed up in a classy suit.
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen are the leading vote getters for The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team, each falling one vote short of being unanimous choices.
Calvin Johnson might cash in this offseason with a massive contract as he enters the final year of his deal with the Detroit Lions while coming off one of the NFL's all-time best seasons by a receiver.
Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson has returned to practice.
Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford. Utter brilliance. Their performance Sunday won't soon be forgotten.
The Detroit Lions' only player voted to the Pro Bowl, Calvin Johnson, watched his teammates work out Wednesday.
The usual names — Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Troy Polamalu, Tony Gonzalez — are headed for Hawaii, barring a trip to the Super Bowl.
The Detroit Lions made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 as Matthew Stafford threw three touchdown passes in the first half to beat the San Diego Chargers 38-10 Saturday.
The Detroit Lions rally in the final minutes of the game to beat the Oakland Raiders 28-27 on Sunday.
Early on, the Lions Calvin Johnson had been on pace to become only the third receiver in NFL history to catch 20 or more touchdown passes in a season, joining Randy Moss and Jerry Rice.
Johnson's one chance to grab the spotlight every year has been when Detroit hosts the Thanksgiving Day game. For once, the Lions figure to be viable when they take on the Packers in the early holiday game this year.
Drew Stanton and other Detroit Lions players including Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Nate Burleson and Stefan Logan to appear at a fundraiser event at Pizzeria Biga. Learn how you can get tickets.
Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey has watched Calvin Johnson's ascension to elite wide receiver status from afar.
WR Calvin Johnson leads league in TDs (10) and ranks fourth in yards receiving (679). He will see plenty of Broncos' perennial Pro Bowler Champ Bailey, one of top cornerbacks in league at age 33.
Calvin Johnson had seven catches for 113 yards (including his 300th career catch), but he was thrown to just once in the seven times the Lions were in the red zone.
It's no secret that teams are scheming to stop Lions receiver Calvin Johnson. But teams are finding that even when they have the right coverage, Johnson is so physically gifted he's beating good coverage.
Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford are clicking so well that a lot of things simply go unsaid.
Lions WR Calvin Johnson vs. Vikings LCB Antoine Winfield -- In their one clash last season (Johnson was injured when they met in Week 17), Winfield limited Johnson to six catches for 56 yards.
As the Lions continue to prepare for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, one of the focuses at Wednesday's practice was the amazing talent of Calvin Johnson.
Businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party's nomination.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Microsoft said 8.5 million devices running its Windows operating system were affected by the outage that affected consumers and businesses across the globe.
Questions continue surrounding President Biden's ability to lead the Democratic Party in this year's presidential election. With weeks to go until the Democratic National Convention approaches, many wonder what would happen if Mr. Biden dropped out of the race.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party's nomination.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Investigators remain puzzled about possible motives for Saturday's incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, finding little to point to political or ideological intentions for the attack.
Microsoft said 8.5 million devices running its Windows operating system were affected by the outage that affected consumers and businesses across the globe.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Businessman Sandy Pensler has withdrawn from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary, throwing his support behind former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers for the party's nomination.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Donald Trump made a pitch for votes from autoworkers in key swing states during his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
Biden campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon denied reports the president is considering leaving 2024 presidential race against Trump.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Detroit City FC heads out on the road this week to face off against North Carolina FC on Friday night.
Three former Detroit Tigers and a Detroit Lions all-time great join a pair of University of Michigan legends on the list.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally since he survived an attempted assassination, returning to the battleground state of Michigan alongside his new running mate.
A stray pop-up shower is possible to our north Sunday, but bigger rain chances arrive this week.
A global Microsoft outage that has caused disruptions to airlines, banks, health systems and television networks has impacted flights at Detroit Metro Airport, caused traffic delays at the Detroit-Windsor border and affected computers at some Michigan health systems.
Questions continue surrounding President Biden's ability to lead the Democratic Party in this year's presidential election. With weeks to go until the Democratic National Convention approaches, many wonder what would happen if Mr. Biden dropped out of the race.
Motorists crossing between Windsor and Detroit experienced heavy traffic Friday morning after a global tech outage.