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Did Calvin Johnson get injured in 2013?

Did Calvin Johnson get injured in 2013?

Calvin Johnson messed up his finger in the 2013 season to the point it wouldn’t bend normally. He had surgery on it and then wore a protective splint the following season in an attempt to keep it straight.

How many injuries did Calvin Johnson have?

According to Megatron, he suffered at least nine head injuries in a career where he was never listed on the Lions’ injury report with a concussion.

When did Calvin Johnson get injured?

2012
Johnson, who remains at odds with the team after it made him pay back a seven-figure portion of his signing bonus upon his retirement in March 2016, was injured in a Sept. 30, 2012, game against the Vikings on a helmet-to-helmet hit by linebacker Chad Greenway.

What happened to Calvin Johnson Detroit Lions?

Eerily mimicking the early retirement of another Detroit legend, Barry Sanders, Johnson decided to walk away from his NFL career with his body and mind still intact. He’s had an ax to grind with the organization ever since. Most of this stems from a dispute over $1.6M the Lions made Johnson pay back after he retired.

How many concussions did Megatron have?

I wasn’t seeing straight. And they wanted me to change my story.” Johnson also discussed in that interview he’s had a total of 9 concussions in his career. Also a plethora of other injuries including foot, ankle, both knees and a finger injury that left it at a 90-degree angle.

What happened to Calvin Johnson finger?

The year he broke Rice’s record, he injured a foot, an ankle and both knees. One finger was bent at a 90-degree angle. He says the training staff told him to get it fixed after he retired. β€œIt’s not about the welfare of the players,” says Johnson, who in his career missed just nine games.

Who is better Jerry Rice or Calvin?

Rice caught 1,549 passes for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns, all NFL records. And had more yards in his Age 31 season and beyond – 12,622, on 939 receptions – than Johnson has for his entire career (731 for 11,619 yards).

Why did Calvin Johnson Jr retire?

While still regarded as being in his prime, Johnson retired after the 2015 season, citing a loss of passion for the game due to health concerns and the Lions’ lack of overall success during his tenure. He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.

How much money do the Lions owe Calvin Johnson?

If Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson seems cold toward his former team, the Detroit Lions, it’s because he is: Johnson alleges that the team owes him a frosty $1.6 million.

Where does Calvin Johnson rank all time?

Leaders

Rank Player Yds
29 Michael Irvin+ 11,904
30 Antonio Gates 11,841
31 Don Maynard+ 11,834
32 Calvin Johnson+ 11,619

How did Calvin Johnson get the name Megatron?

Fellow teammate and wide receiver Roy Williams nicknamed Johnson “Megatron”, due to his large hands being similar to that of the towering Decepticon. The nickname caught on well with fans.

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Ruth Doyle