The star wide receiver said today in a statement that he is evaluating his options, expects to have a decision soon
Nine NFL seasons have taken a toll on Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson's body.
His fingers are gnarled. He spends as much time in the training room as anyone on the team. And a lingering ankle injury forced him to miss large amounts of practice time this year, for the second straight season.
All that wear and tear has caused Johnson to contemplate his future. He has mentioned the subject of retirement to at least one former teammate.
And today, Johnson released a joint statement with the Lions, saying he is evaluating his future and should have an answer soon.
“Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future," Johnson said in the statement. I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future.”
Johnson did not respond to email requests for an interview, and his agent, Bus Cook, did not return a phone call seeking comment.
http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/01/06/calvin-johnson-retire-detroit-lions/78356832/
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