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Benny Sapp: "Calvin Johnson is the best receiver in the league, hands down. He's the complete package."

Stafford: No feud with Johnson What happens on the bench stays on the bench. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford joined coach Jim Schwartz and wide receiver Calvin Johnson in brushing aside suggestions that he and Johnson had a tiff Sunday.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford laughed off his alleged tiff with wide receiver Calvin Johnson. A TV replay showed Stafford trying to talk to Johnson during Sunday's 32-20 loss at Seattle, with Johnson turning his head away. When a reporter mentioned it today, Stafford said: "Oh, rea...

In his first game back from a right knee injury that kept him out for two games, Johnson caught just two passes for 27 yards Sunday in yet another Lions loss.

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Are Lions QB Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson having problems with each other after TV replays from Sunday showed a chilly exchange?

SEATTLE -- For the first time in a month, the Lions had quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson on the field together. But Stafford threw five interceptions and Johnson caught only two passes for 27 yards Sunday in a 32-20 loss to the Seahawks.

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Lions receiver Calvin Johnson will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, returning to the lineup after missing two games with a right knee injury.

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SEATTLE — Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will return today against the Seahawks after missing two games with a right knee injury. Running back Kevin Smith will play after leaving the last game with a shoulder injury.

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Allen Park -- Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Friday he's "optimistic" that both receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith continued to practice today. Both seem likely to play Sunday at Seattle, though Lions coach Jim Schwartz likely will not tip his hand.

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It's looking like Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be both back...

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Lions running back Kevin Smith was back at practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's workout because of a shoulder injury.

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Also, receiver Calvin Johnson continued to show no ill effects Thursday from that right knee injury that sidelined him for the last two games.

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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson practiced today as the Lions began preparations for Sunday's game at Seattle. He appeared to be moving well.

PLAYER NOTES --QB Matthew Stafford had no problems after returning from a right knee injury Sunday, coach Jim Schwartz said. But the Lions will continue to monitor him for setbacks, and he will continue to need treatment. --WR Calvin Johnson remains day to day with a right knee injury. He has...

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Jim Schwartz knows that the Detroit Lions need to find some big plays and fast. He also knows that as long as star receiver Calvin Johnson is sidelined, those plays will be hard to find. Schwartz spoke Monday after his Lions (1-6) lost 17-10 to St. Louis in a game that ended the Rams' 17-game losi...

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Quarterback Matthew Stafford returned from his right knee injury Sunday against St. Louis and said he felt fine. But wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not return from his, and the Lions' passing game struggled in a 17-10 loss.

WHAT HAPPENED: Calvin Johnson missed the game with a knee injury and the Lions' offense hobbled around all day as St. Louis ended a 17-game losing streak. Quarterback Matthew Stafford looked rusty after missing two games with a knee injury. He was 14 of 33 for 168 yards and an interception and...

It's becoming apparent no Calvin Johnson equals no offense for the Detroit Lions. The Lions have scored 17 points over in last 10 quarters without the star receiver

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was active and receiver Calvin Johnson was out against the St. Louis Rams. Dennis Northcutt replaced Johnson in Detroit's lineup Sunday. Stafford missed two games with an injured right knee. He was able to rest last week because Detroit had a bye. The No. 1 pi...

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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson will not play today against St. Louis, but quarterback Matthew Stafford will start. Both have had injured right knees. This will be the second game Johnson has missed.

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Matthew Stafford will start at quarterback for the Lions as they host the St. Louis Rams Sunday at Ford Field. But top receiver Calvin Johnson will miss a second consecutive game because of a right knee injury, despite returning to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday.

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The Detroit Lions will likely return QB Matthew Stafford and WR Calvin Johnson on Sunday as they prepare for the winless St. Louis Rams. News, notes, quotes from Thursday's practice, injury updates, and much more inside.

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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson joined quarterback Matthew Stafford at practice today, making it seem likely the Lions will have their top offensive weapons Sunday against St. Louis.

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Wide receiver Calvin Johnson is inactive and rookie Matthew Stafford will serve as the emergency third quarterback for the Detroit Lions' game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Daunte Culpepper will start his second straight game in place of Stafford, who hurt hi...

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson went for tests on his injured right knee after leaving in the first quarter of Sunday's 28-20 loss to Pittsburgh.

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Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he will not take an upcoming bye into consideration when deciding if quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson will play at Green Bay. Schwartz said Monday "we're trying to win" when asked if he might rest Stafford and Johnson against the Pack...

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Calvin Johnson struggled to simply walk out of Ford Field.

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Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated his right knee on the sideline Sunday. He was hobbled as he tried to walk after the Pittsburgh Steelers beat Detroit 28-20. Johnson was running a route across the end zone in the first quarter wh...

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Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated his right knee on the sideline Sunday.

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By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated his right knee on the sideline Sunday.

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The Bears realize Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson presents all kinds of problems.

By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO (AP) -- Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson left during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 48-24 loss to the Chicago Bears because of leg injuries.

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Detroit Lions defensive end Jared DeVries left the practice field on a cart Monday after suffering an apparent ankle injury. Coach Jim Schwartz says the 11-year veteran would be evaluated later in the day. The Lions also were missing receiver Calvin Johnson, who wore a cast on his right han...

Calvin Johnson: Johnson (knee) caught nine passes for 110 yards and two scores Sunday to give him 78 receptions, 1,331 yards and 12 touchdowns on the season. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

DECEMBER 14: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions makes a catch over Kelvin Hayden #26 of the Indianapolis Colts on December 14, 2008 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Lions 31-21. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions:  With QB Dan Orlovsky under center, the Lions passing game should rebound to NFL levels.  Expect a decent game for WR Calvin Johnson.  This will also have the added benefit of making Smith relevent again.  As long as he is active, Smith could provide a sneaky 100 ya...

By Ryan The Lions were impressive but fell short to Chicago. Dan Orlovsky was 28/47 with 292 yards and two touchdown passes. One to Calvin Johnson the other to Shaun McDonald. However the Bears would over come the Lions offense and win. Kyle Orton got injured with a high ankle sprain and is expected to b...

By Betsy Berns Furthermore,  you have to assume that the Lions are satisfied with their passing attack.  They have 'Megatron' (Calvin Johnson), but he suffered a concussion last week.  Plus, their veteran quarterback, Jon Kitna, was ruled 'out  for the season' yesterday.  He's replaced by 4th year QB,...

By Kyle Gustafson After London Fletcher laid a huge hit on Calvin Johnson to put an end to Detroit’s last gasp, Jason Campbell took a knee and the Redskins could celebrate a 25-17 final. Next up—Pittsburgh. FedEx Field. Monday Night. And yes, that means we’ll get another taste of Hank Williams Jr., who is apparen...

By Kyle Gustafson The Key Difference: Unlike the Rams' veteran offensive squad, which boasted proven players at key positions, Detroit's offense runs like a season of Growing Pains: running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson are relatively inexperienced but showed star power last week...

By Brian Schonfeld The Lions got robbed again on a horrible call that resulted in a turnover for Minnesota.  On the first play following a Bodden fumble recovery in the fourth quarter, Lions QB Dan Orlovsky hit WR Calvin Johnson on a deep pass down the middle into Vikings territory.  Johnson got hammered, a...

By Brian Schonfeld First of all, the team is set at wide receiver and safety.  They really don’t need to address any of those areas in the upcoming draft.  With Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, Mike Furrey and Shaun McDonald at WR the Lions are set.  The fifth WR slot is still up for grabs, but there are several player...

By TheSportsGuru Defensive tackle MARCUS THOMAS of the Denver Broncos, wide receiver CALVIN JOHNSON of the Detroit Lions, defensive tackle AMOBI OKOYE of the Houston Texans, linebacker PATRICK WILLIS of the San Francisco 49ers and running back DeSHAWN WYNN of the Green Bay Packers are the finalists fo...

By Mick Miller The Lions hope their own first round draft pick, wide receiver Calvin Johnson builds on his week one performance as the Lions look to combat the Vikings with multi-receiver sets against the blitz. Johnson, Shaun McDonald, and Mike Furrey all contributed to the demise of the vaunted Raide...

By Mick Miller Maybe its just me. Maybe its a good idea to make even your top draft choices earn their keep and their starting positions. The Lions and head coach Rod Marinelli took this approach with last year’s first draft pick, linebacker Ernie Sims, and he looks to be a defensive stalwart for years to com...

The Lions have placed Drew Stanton on injured reserve, ending the former Michigan State quarterback’s season before it began. The move cleared a roster spot for wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who signed a six-year contract this morning and took the field at training camp for the first tim...

Roy Williams, Dan Orlovsky, Calvin Johnson and Eric Beverly were just a few of the Lions who participated in the Tony Filippis Memorial Bocce Tournament and auctions on Thursday in Orion Township.

Jon Kitna got his first look at Calvin Johnson on Tuesday.

Jon Kitna got his first look at Calvin Johnson on Tuesday. He was very happy with what he saw. The Detroit Lions quarterback got to work with the draft's No. 2 pick at the first practice of a three-day minicamp. "He's certainly going to...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Calvin Johnson's first taste of the NFL taught him a valuable lesson. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Calvin Johnson's first taste of the NFL taught him a valuable lesson.

By Brian Schonfeld Before the draft, I wanted to see Millen trade the pick and bolster the defense after trading down.  I felt that WR was one of the few positions where the Lions were strong with Roy Williams and Mike Furrey.  Now that they have drafted Calvin Johnson, I am looking forward to the 2007 seaso...