Calvin Johnson photos: Hall of Famer's Detroit Lions career
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Calvin Johnson photos: Best moments from Hall of Famer's Detroit Lions career

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Calvin Johnson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, receives his gold jacket during the gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.
Calvin Johnson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, receives his gold jacket during the gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio, on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021.
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Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch against Dallas Cowboys' Brandon Carr, left, and Jeff Heath during the fourth quarter Oct. 27, 2013, at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch against Dallas Cowboys' Brandon Carr, left, and Jeff Heath during the fourth quarter Oct. 27, 2013, at Ford Field.
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Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown in the second quarter against Malcolm Jenkins of the New Orleans Saints during their wildcard playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 7, 2012 in New Orleans.
Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown in the second quarter against Malcolm Jenkins of the New Orleans Saints during their wildcard playoff game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 7, 2012 in New Orleans.
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Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson, left, and Kevin Smith celebrate as they leave the field after their 28-27 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson, left, and Kevin Smith celebrate as they leave the field after their 28-27 win over the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011.
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Calvin Johnson faces "vise" coverage from the Saints in the 2011 season.
Calvin Johnson faces "vise" coverage from the Saints in the 2011 season.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson after the Pats won 34-9 on Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson after the Pats won 34-9 on Nov. 23, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass.
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Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson with his father Calvin Johnson Sr. after the team's loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 22, 2012 at Ford Field. In that game, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's record (1,848) for most receiving yards in a season.
Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson with his father Calvin Johnson Sr. after the team's loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Dec. 22, 2012 at Ford Field. In that game, Johnson broke Jerry Rice's record (1,848) for most receiving yards in a season.
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Calvin Johnson with his record-setting reception in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in Detroit on Saturday, Dec 22, 2012.
Calvin Johnson with his record-setting reception in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in Detroit on Saturday, Dec 22, 2012.
Julian H. Gonzalez, Detroit Free Press
Calvin Johnson makes what he thought was a touchdown catch against Zack Bowman during second half action against the Chicago Bearson Sept. 12, 2010 at Solder Field.
Calvin Johnson makes what he thought was a touchdown catch against Zack Bowman during second half action against the Chicago Bearson Sept. 12, 2010 at Solder Field.
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Hall of Famers, including Calvin Johnson (bottom row, right of center), gather Aug. 6, 2021, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Hall of Famers, including Calvin Johnson (bottom row, right of center), gather Aug. 6, 2021, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome, Nov. 11, 2012 in Minneapolis.
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome, Nov. 11, 2012 in Minneapolis.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) talks to quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) talks to quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) looks at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) looks at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson, left, and Shaun McDonald on the bench in the last minutes of their 51-14 loss to the San Diego Chargers in San Diego, CA on Sunday December 16, 2007.
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson, left, and Shaun McDonald on the bench in the last minutes of their 51-14 loss to the San Diego Chargers in San Diego, CA on Sunday December 16, 2007.
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Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson out leapt the NY Giants Kevin Dockery (35) , left, for the Lions only TD in the 4th quarter if the Lions 16-10 loss in Detroit, MI on Sunday November 18, 2007. NY's Gibril Wilson is on the right.
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson out leapt the NY Giants Kevin Dockery (35) , left, for the Lions only TD in the 4th quarter if the Lions 16-10 loss in Detroit, MI on Sunday November 18, 2007. NY's Gibril Wilson is on the right.
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Detroit Lions rooke Calvin Johnson watches the acton from the sidelines. Detroit Lions 16-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the pre season in Detroit, MI on Thursday August 30, 2007.
Detroit Lions rooke Calvin Johnson watches the acton from the sidelines. Detroit Lions 16-13 loss to the Buffalo Bills in the pre season in Detroit, MI on Thursday August 30, 2007.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during warm ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) during warm ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Harold Jones-Quartey #29 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Harold Jones-Quartey #29 of the Chicago Bears in the third quarter at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) hugs quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) after the NFL game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions receives a 36 yard pass to score a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions receives a 36 yard pass to score a touchdown against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions looks up after being tackled by the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions looks up after being tackled by the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at Soldier Field on January 3, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell shakes hands with wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell shakes hands with wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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In this Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrate a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit.
In this Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) and wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) celebrate a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a catch against Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a catch against Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions tight end Timothy Wright (83) celebrates his touchdown with Detroit Lions guard Manny Ramirez (63) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) in the first quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Detroit Lions tight end Timothy Wright (83) celebrates his touchdown with Detroit Lions guard Manny Ramirez (63) and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) in the first quarter of their game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a touchdown reception against Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson talks about getting together during the off season after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson talks about getting together during the off season after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, at Soldier Field in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) knocks the ball away from Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) knocks the ball away from Chicago Bears strong safety Ryan Mundy (21) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Chicago.
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Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson stretches before the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson stretches before the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions scores on a 25 yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford #9 during the third quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Nov. 18, 2012, in Detroit.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions scores on a 25 yard touchdown pass from Matthew Stafford #9 during the third quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field on Nov. 18, 2012, in Detroit.
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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch at the one-yard line against Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 8, 2009, at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash. Johnson was ruled out of bounds on the play and the Seahawks defeated the Lions 32-20.
Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch at the one-yard line against Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks on Nov. 8, 2009, at Qwest Field in Seattle, Wash. Johnson was ruled out of bounds on the play and the Seahawks defeated the Lions 32-20.
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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson goes through some catching drills during Lions practice at Renaissance High School on Friday, June 8, 2007, in Detroit.
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson goes through some catching drills during Lions practice at Renaissance High School on Friday, June 8, 2007, in Detroit.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions waves to the cheering fans on his way off the field after a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on Sept. 18, 2011, in Detroit.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions waves to the cheering fans on his way off the field after a NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on Sept. 18, 2011, in Detroit.
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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson.
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to break free from DeMarcus Van Dyke #23 of the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Dec.18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions tries to break free from DeMarcus Van Dyke #23 of the Oakland Raiders at O.co Coliseum on Dec.18, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left with Calvin Johnson WR out of Georgia Tech chosen number two by the Detroit Lions during the NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY on Saturday, April 28, 2007. (Photo by Richard Schultz/NFLPhotoLibrary)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left with Calvin Johnson WR out of Georgia Tech chosen number two by the Detroit Lions during the NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY on Saturday, April 28, 2007. (Photo by Richard Schultz/NFLPhotoLibrary)
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Calvin Johnson, a wide receiver from Georgia Tech, speaks at a news conference after being selected second overall by the Detroit Lions during first round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
Calvin Johnson, a wide receiver from Georgia Tech, speaks at a news conference after being selected second overall by the Detroit Lions during first round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
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Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings tackles Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game on Nov. 11, 2012, at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.
Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings tackles Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter of the game on Nov. 11, 2012, at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions reaches out to score a touchdown in front of A.J. Jefferson #24 of the Minnesota ViKings in the fourth quarter on Nov. 11, 2012, at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions reaches out to score a touchdown in front of A.J. Jefferson #24 of the Minnesota ViKings in the fourth quarter on Nov. 11, 2012, at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 11, 2009, at Ford Field in Detroit.
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 11, 2009, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, talks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, talks with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press