Lions' Calvin Johnson through the years

First round draft pick Calvin Johnson, signed that morning, arrives for his first day of training camp during the morning session at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 3, 2007.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson reaches out for a pass during drills at Lions training camp at training facility in Allen Park, Michigan on August 13, 2007.

Lions first round draft pick, rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson and 2007 NFL Hall of Fame Lions tight end Charlie Sanders talk at the end of the morning session of Lions training camp in Allen Park, Michigan on August 13, 2007.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson elevates for a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Sheldon Brown and safety Sean Considine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 23, 2007.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson goes up and makes a long reception along the sideline over Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 17, 2008.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson reaches back and pulls in a bouncing ball over Green Bay Packers Charles Woodson and takes it in for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Ford Field in Detroit , Michigan on September 14, 2008

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson evades attempted tackles by Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rouse, bottom, and Tramon Williams to score a touchdown on this 47 yard reception at Ford Field in Detroit on September 14, 2008.

Lions rookie wide receiver Calvin Johnson leaves the field after losing to Buffalo, 16-13, in the preseason finale at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan August 30, 2007.

Brian Lizenby of the 127th Security Forces Squadron out of Selfridge Air Force Base gets a ball signed by wide receiver Calvin Johnson after the practice, "Don't mind the cuts. Some of the guys were throwing it around near the bob-wire." Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park, Michigan on August 13, 2009.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, "I'm watching your thing boy, I see what you're doing" as he and Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson meet on the field after the Lions beat the Bills 17-6 in a preseason game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on September 3 , 2009.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson leaps over New Orleans Saints safety Pierson Prioleau along the sidelines after a long reception at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 13, 2009.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson pulls down a 38 yard pass from backup quarterback Daunte Culpepper late in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 6, 2009.

Lions Calvin Johnson shakes off Cardinals Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie for extra yard after a reception in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 20, 2009.

Lions president Rod Wood has been in contact with Calvin Johnson and his agent multiple times.

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith and wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrate after a 48-47 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 22, 2009.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, bottom, and Nate Burleson watch from the sidelines in the second quarter in the second quarter as the Detroit Lions take on the Buffalo Bills in preseason game 4 at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 2, 2010.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson goes up and pulls down a touchdown reception in front of Denver Broncos Andre Goodman at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2010.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is all smiles as he watches the backup players take the Lions to victory vs the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field in Denver, Colorado on August 21, 2010.

Lions' Calvin Johnson breaks upfield after a reception leaving Buccaneers Corey Lynch and Myron Lewis in his wake in the 2nd quarter against Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 2010.

In a series of pictures, Chicago Bears Zachary Bowman can't stop Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson from a reception in the end zone in the fourth quarter. In a new NFL rule, that would be dubbed the 'Calvin Johnson Rule' the game winning touchdown would be called back because Johnson did not complete the process and let go of the ball before the play was complete. Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 2010.

In a series of pictures, Lions Calvin Johnson gets both feet down, as well as his hips and back still hanging onto the football in what he believes is the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter.

In a series of pictures, Calvin Johnson lets go of the ball and runs off to celebrate after making what he thinks is the game winning touchdown in the fourth quarter but is ruled no good during the Lions, Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on September 12, 2010.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches an end zone reception that was reversed due to a penalty in the backfield in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 19, 2010.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson gets taken off his feet after a reception by New York Giants Corey Webster in the 2nd quarter at New Meadowlands Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey on October 17, 2010.

Lambeau Field is reflected in Lions' Calvin Johnson visor before Detroit takes on the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on October 3, 2010.

Lions Calvin Johnson breaks upfield after a reception leaving Buccaneers Corey Lynch and Myron Lewis in his wake in the 2nd quarter against Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on December 19, 2010.

NFL Network analyst and former Lions receiver Nate Burleson believes there's a chance Calvin Johnson returns next season.

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Detroit Lions teammates work out at the Detroit Country Day high school indoor facility in Beverly Hills, Michigan on May 18, 2011 as the NFL and the players union battle in court, delaying training camps.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson jumps over Minnesota Vikings' Mistral Raymond, bottom, and heads for Jamarca Sanford at Ford Field in Detroit on Dec .11, 2011.

Lions Corey Hilliard and Calvin Johnson greet each other on the field before Detroit Lions takes on the. San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 16, 2011.

Lions Calvin Johnson goes higher than all the rest, pulling down a Buccaneers onside kick late in the fourth quarter against Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on September 11, 2011.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson slams the ball to the ground after scoring in the 4th quarter against the Minnesota Vikings Mall of America Field at Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 25, 2011.

Lions Titus Young and Calvin Johnson warm up on the field before Detorit takes on the Minnesota Vikings at H.H.H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 25, 2011.

Lions Calvin Johnson's finger tip catch to put the Lions within field goal range over Vikings Cedric Griffin in overtime sealed the deal for Detroit against Minnesota at the Mall of America Field at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 25, 2011.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson skies above Minnesota Vikings Chris Cook for a touchdown reception in the third quarter at the Mall of America Field at Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on September 25, 2011.

Lions Calvin Johnson goes up and pulls down a 4th quarter touchdown over three Cowboys defenders including Barry Church, Mike Jenkins and Sean Lee as Detroit takes on Dallas at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

In a series of pictures, Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson goes up and makes a touchdown reception over Dallas Cowboys Terence Newman at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

In a series of pictures, Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson is upended by Dallas Cowboys Terence Newman after the touchdown reception at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

In a series of pictures, Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson lands hard on his head and neck after a touchdown reception with Cowboys Terence Newman defending at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

Lions' Calvin Johnson is helped off the field by teammates Gosder Cherilus, Dominic Raiola and quarterback Matthew Stafford after catching the winning touchdown reception against the Dalls Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on October 2, 2011.

Lions' Calvin Johnson comes out during the pre-game introductions before Detroit takes on the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 10, 2011.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson catches a long pass along the sidelines in front of Broncos Champ Bailey and takes it into the endzone in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on October 30, 2011.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson can't hang onto a diving pass in the 3rd quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldiers Field in Chicago, Illinois on November 13, 2011.

Lions Calvin Johsnon goes skyward for a long reception on the Lions go ahead drive in the fourth quarter over Panthers Chris Gamble and Sherrod Martin as Detroit takes on the Carolina Panthers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 20, 2011.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford mobs Calvin Johnson after he scored the winning touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders at O. Coliseum in Oakland, California on December 18, 2011.

Lions Wide receiver Calvin Johnson after a day at training camp in Allen Park, Michigan on July 29, 2012.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson on the sidelines during the Detroit Lions vs the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 7, 2012.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson leaps in the air and pulls down a touchdown in front of New Orleans Saints Malcolm Jenkins at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 7, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson celebrates his touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter. against the Baltimore Ravens at M & T Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on August 17, 2012.

Lions and Raiders players are reflected in wide receiver Calvin Johnson visor before Detroit takes on Oakland The O. Coliseum, in Oakland, California on August 25, 2012.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson leaps for extra yardage against Philadelphia Eagles Kurt Comeman, after a long first down reception at Lincoln Financial Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 14, 2012.

Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson strong arms Philadelphia Eagles Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie for a 17 yard gain late in the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 14, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson pulls in a reception and tip toes into the endzone with Ravens Jimmy Smith defending as Detroit takes on Baltimore at M & T Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland on August 17, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson pulls in a long first down reception over Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha in the fourth quarter as Detroit takes on Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 14, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson makes the reception and shakes off Jaguars defender Derek Cox to get to the one yard line in the 2nd quarter as Detroit takes on Jacksonville at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida on November 4, 2012.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter as the Detroit Lions play the Houston Texans at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 22, 2012.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson runs after making a catch in the first quarter as the Detroit Lions take on the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field in Detroit on Dec. 22, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson pulls down a touchdown pass in the endzone in front of Cardinal's Patrick Peterson in the second quarter as Detroit takes on Arizona at the University of Arizona Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on September 15, 2013.

Lions Calvin Johnson celebrates his touchdown in the fourth quarter against Washington at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on September 22, 2013.

Lions wide receiver Calvin brings down a touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter past a large portion of Washington's defense at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on September 22, 2013.

Lions Calvin Jones makes a diving reception in the second quarter in front of Steelers Troy Polamalu as Detroit takes on Pittsburgh at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 17, 2013.

Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) defends a touchdown catch by Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 29, 2013.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, right, celebrates his touchdown with Jeremy Ross in the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 27, 2013.

Lions wide receiver Jeremy Ross, right, congratulates with Calvin Johnson after Johnson reaches the one yard line in the last minute of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 27, 2013. Lions win, 31-30.

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Lions fans spell out 'MEGATRON' during a break in the action against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 28, 2013.

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Packers cornerback Sam Shields gets his hand to break up a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 28, 2013. Lions win, 40-10.

A Megatron sign appears in the stands after Calvin Johnson scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 28, 2013. Lions win, 40-10.

Lions Calvin Johnson is snow covered after pulling down a reception with Eagles Patrick Chung defending as Detroit takes on Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 8, 2013.

Lions Calvin Johnson makes a reception for a first down late in the fourth quarter in front of Ravens Jimmy Smith and the Baltimore Ravens at Ford Field in Detroit , Michigan on December 16, 2013.

Lions Calvin Johnson picks up 9 yards on a short pass play, stretching for half of them in the second quarter with Bears Major Wright defending as Detroit takes on Chicago at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 29, 2013.

Former Detroit Lions head coach, now defensive line coach with the Dallas Cowboys Rod Marinelli and Lions Calvin Johnson on the field after the Detroit victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on October 27, 2013.

Lions Calvin Johnson pulls down a reception in the endzone with Eagles Nnamdi Asomugha looking for an interference call in the fourth quarter as Detroit takes on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 14, 2012.

Lions Calvin Johnson, whose touchdown won the game, 27-20, heads off the field after beating Washington at FedExField in Landover, Maryland on September 22, 2013.

Lions Calvin Johnson dives for a pass in the endzone but can't hang on in the 2nd quarter as Detroit takes on Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 29, 2013.

Detroit wide receiver Calvin Johnson and the rest of the Lions gather together before taking on the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium at Orchard Park, New York on August 28, 2014.

Darielle Wicker, 8, gets some leaping inspiration from Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson as he twirls the jump rope at The Detroit Lions and Ford Motor Companys 'Meet Up & Eat Up' campaign at Eastern Market in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 2014.

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson heads up field, pushing off Carolina Panthers' Thomas Davis, for a first down in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 14, 2014.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson about to hit the field at the start of the game against the New York Giants for Monday Night Football at Ford Field in Detroit on Sept. 8, 2014. Lions win, 35-14.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes his way onto the field before the Detroit Lions take on the New York Giants at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on September 8, 2014.

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Bucs' Bradley McDonald, left, and Dashon Goldson, right, break up a pass intended for Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 27, 2014. Lions win 34-17.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson surpasses Jerry Rice's NFL single-season yards receiving mark with this catch in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on December 22, 2014.

Lions Calvin Johnson makes a 45 yard reception over Dolphins Jimmy Wilson for a touchdown in the first quarter as Detroit takes on Miami at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 2014.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford heads out of the tunnel during introductions with wide receiver Calvin Johnson being the last to be introduced before Detroit takes on the Miami Dolphins at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 2014.

Calvin Johnson and the Lions wait to get on the field from the tunnel before Detroit takes on the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on August 22, 2014.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a bobbling reception with Miami Dolphins safety Louis Delmas defending in the third quarter at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan on November 9, 2014.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes his way onto the field before Detroit takes on the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 4, 2015.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) had two 100-yard games against the Bears this season.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson holds on to a catch under pressure by Bears' Harold Jones-Quartey during OT against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 18, 2015.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson reacts after his long reception to set up the game-winning field goal during OT against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit on Oct. 18, 2015.

Raiders' David Amerson (29) tries to stop Lions' Calvin Johnson in the first quarter but Johnson gets a first down against the Los Angeles Raiders at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 22, 2015.

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Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson goes up for a touchdown catch with coverage by Eagles' Eric Rowe (32) in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2015. Lions win, 45-14.

Lions' Theo Riddick comes over to celebrate with Calvin Johnson, right, after Johnson pulls in a touchdown catch late in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2015.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford, left, celebrates with Calvin Johnson after they connect for a touchdown to give the Lions a 31-7 lead in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field in Detroit on Nov. 26, 2015. Lions win, 45-14.

Former Lions receiver Calvin Johnson had three more 1,000-yard seasons after being depicted on Madden NFL video game cover in 2013.

In a ritual before the game, Lions stars on offense wide receiver Calvin Johnson and on defense defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh arm-lock as they come out of the tunnel before the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on January 4, 2015.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson stretches out for a reception that he takes into the end zone in front of Bears Tracy Porter in the third quarter as Detroit takes on Chicago at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016; Johnson's final game of his career.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and former Lion, now Chicago Bears linebacker Willie Young joke around, arguing a play they were both involved after Johnson final game of his career at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.

All smiles as Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson leave the field after the two put up huge games in the 24-20 over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016.

Joking around, Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford gets his hat smashed over his eyes by teammate Calvin Johnson as they leave the field with a 24-20 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on January 3, 2016; Johnson's final game of his career.