Calvin Johnson plans to retire.

[Edman]

Welp, being a Detroit Lion, you tend to give it up early. Good Luck Megatron.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14686284/calvin-johnson-told-detroit-lions-plans-retire

[86WARD]

One of the best ever. Big fan of his. Sorry to see him go if that's what he winds up doing.

[ALLD]

They didn't believe Barry Sanders either up until halftime in week 1.

[st33lersguy]

One of the great ones. A surefire HOFer. Shame his career didn't last longer

[Devilsdancefloor]

almost as shocking as barry sanders, but i am sure he would just like to win and knows that will never happen in the motor city

[tube517]

He needs to get away from the water.


Seriously, sad to see this guy leave the game. One of the few non Steelers I like.

[Nadroj 20]

I am a big Calvin Johnson fan as well. Great guy and player. It is more difficult to continue the wear and tear on your body when you're losing all the time.

Had he played for a contender, my guess is he'd still have the passion to keep playing.