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Calvin Johnson
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| REC | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD | RANK | FSP |
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Archived News (10-2009)
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[+] October 30th 2009 16 Updates
6:00 PM EST (4)
1.
According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable,
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According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable, knee) "looks" likely to face the Rams in Week 8. Clayton doesn't seem to be reporting here, citing no sources, and admits that Johnson is a "game-time decision. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson is questionable
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Calvin Johnson is questionable for Sunday's home game against the Rams, according to the Lions' official website. He was limited in practice for the last two days while nursing a knee ailment.
Our View: The stud receiver is progressing, but will be a game-time call. Hopefully Johnson can play for fantasy owners, as the Rams are ranked 30th in total defense.
3.
According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable,
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According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable, knee) "looks" likely to face the Rams in Week 8. Clayton doesn't seem to be reporting here, citing no sources, and admits that Johnson is still a "game-time decision. [...]
4.
According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable,
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According to ESPN's John Clayton, Calvin Johnson (questionable, knee) "looks" likely to face the Rams in Week 8. Clayton doesn't seem to be reporting here, citing no sources, and admits that Johnson is still a "game-time decision. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson a game-time decision
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8 and will be a game-time decision.
2:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson (knee) expressed some doubt about his chances
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee) expressed some doubt about his chances of playing against the Rams in Week 8 after a "limited" practice Friday. "I didn't want to mess it up more than it is," Johnson said. [...]
1:00 PM EST (4)
1.
Calvin Johnson (knee) expressed some doubt about his chances
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Calvin Johnson (knee) expressed some doubt about his chances of playing against the Rams in Week 8 after a "limited" practice Friday. "I didn't want to mess it up more than it is," Johnson said. [...]
2.
ESPN reports that coach Jim Schwartz expects Johnson (knee)
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ESPN reports that coach Jim Schwartz expects Johnson (knee) to start Sunday against the Rams. However, Johnson seems less optimistic about his own chances, MLive.com reports. "Just trying not to overwork it. I don't want to mess it up more than it is," Johnson said after Friday's practice. "It's a game-time decision." [...]
3.
Coach won't rule out Megatron
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson was limited in practice again Friday and is considered a game-time decision for Week 8 vs. St. Louis. But he received a vote of confidence from head coach Jim Schwartz that suggests that he might be able to play: "He can play without practicing," Schwartz said, referring to his big, burly receiver. [...]
4.
Johnson (knee) participated in some of the media-access portion
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (knee) participated in some of the media-access portion of Friday's practice, the Detroit Free Press reports. [...]
12:00 PM EST (4)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson practicing Friday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was participating during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Oct. 30.
2.
Johnson (knee) was on the field for practice for a second straight
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Johnson (knee) was on the field for practice for a second straight day, but he appeared to do more during the team's drills Thursday than he did Friday, Mlive.com reports. [...]
3.
Lions' Stafford looks ready, Johnson a question mark
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Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford appears to be healthy enough to play on Sunday, but wide receiver Calvin Johnson's status is up in the air.Tom Kowalski of MLive.com reports that Stafford has taken all the snaps with the first-string...
4.
Calvin Johnson appears to be a full-blown game-time decision
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson appears to be a full-blown game-time decision for this week's game against the Rams after he struggled in Friday's limited work. According to beat writer Tom Kowalski, "it doesn't look promising" for Johnson. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson appears to be a full-blown game-time decision
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Calvin Johnson appears to be a full-blown game-time decision for this week's game against the Rams after he struggled in Friday's limited work. According to beat writer Tom Kowalski, "it doesn't look promising" for Johnson. [...]
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Lions coach Jim Schwartz was predictably guarded about the status
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Lions coach Jim Schwartz was predictably guarded about the status of Calvin Johnson (knee) and Matthew Stafford (knee) after Thursday's practice. "Those guys are making good progress," Schwartz said. [...]
[+] October 29th 2009 9 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johnson limited in practice
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News: Lions QB Matt Stafford (knee) practiced for the second straight day Thursday while WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced for the first time this week. Both were limited, but Johnson more than Stafford. "They're both making good progress," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said of Stafford and Johnson, adding both still have a long way to go heading into Sunday's game against St. Louis. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson was officially "limited" in Thursday's
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson was officially "limited" in Thursday's practice. As long as he takes to the field again on Friday, Johnson is line to start against the Rams with Matthew Stafford as his likely quarterback. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson limited Thursday
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 29. He looked good during the media-access portion of practice. Johnson is optimistic about playing in Week 8 and is expected to play.
2:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson, who had sat out the past two days of practice, went
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Johnson, who had sat out the past two days of practice, went through some drills during the media access portion of practice Thursday, Mlive.com reports. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson practicing Thursday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is participating in practice Thursday, Oct. 29.
12:00 PM EST (4)
1.
Calvin Johnson (knee) ran some routes and went through some
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Calvin Johnson (knee) ran some routes and went through some drills in the early part of Lions' practice Thursday. It's a great sign for Megatron. We'll wait to hear if he participated fully, but for now it appears he could play Sunday assuming he can practice again Friday. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson (knee) ran some routes and went through some
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Calvin Johnson (knee) ran some routes and went through some drills in the early part of Lions' practice Thursday. It's a great sign for Megatron. We'll wait to hear if he participated fully, but for now it appears he could play Sunday assuming he can practice again Friday. [...]
3.
Calvin Johnson likely playing Sunday
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mLive.com is reporting that Lions' receiver Calvin Johnson practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday. If Johnson doesn't suffer a setback before Sunday, he will likely play in the contest against the Rams.
Our View: Calvin ran some routes and caught passes today, and he didn't look hobbled by the knee at all. Unless it swells up tomorrow, expect him to go on Sunday. We will continue to update his status until a final decision is made.
4.
Stafford likely starting Sunday
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Although the Lions have not announced who their starting quarterback will be this week, all signs point to rookie Matthew Stafford getting the nod, according to mLive.com. Stafford practiced in full on Thursday, and he looks healthy enough to play this week.
Our View: Stafford has practiced with the team all week, but it looks like coach Jim Schwartz will wait to name his starter until tomorrow. Stafford will have a nice match-up against the Rams, and it also looks like he will have Calvin Johnson back. If you are going to start Stafford, this looks like the week to do it.
[+] October 28th 2009 7 Updates
3:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Stafford full-go again Wednesday
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mLive.com is reporting that Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced in full for the second straight day on Wednesday. Stafford's status for Sunday against the Rams is still unknown at this point.
Our View: It sure looks like Stafford is going to play Sunday, as he has practice and looked sharp for two straight days. There was some concern that his knee might not respond well after yesterday's workout, but he was back out there today. Owners should expect him to play, but check back before the game to be sure. Calvin Johnson missed again today, so Stafford's value will be hurt if he doesn't have his favorite target.
2.
Calvin Johnson out again Wednesday
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Calvin Johnson sat out for the second straight day on Wednesday, according to mLive.com. Johnson is still dealing with a sore knee, and his status for the weekend is unknown.
Our View: Calvin owners should be concerned at this point, because he hasn't been able to go for two straight days. He has a great match-up against the Rams this week, so it would be even more devastating for owners if he can't go.
2:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson not practicing Wednesday
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not participating in practice during the media access portion of practice Wednesday, Oct. 28.
1:00 PM EST (2)
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Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, MLive.com reports.
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, MLive.com reports. [...]
2.
Johnson continues to sit out
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson continued to sit out of practice Wednesday according to Mlive.com. He's nursing what is believed to be a sprained knee suffered early in Week 5 vs. the Steelers. It has seemed like he's missed a ton of time, but he was out for Week 6 and was on bye in Week 7. The Lions host the Rams in Week 8, a game Johnson said he was optimistic that he'd be ready for earlier this week. [...]
12:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johnson continues to sit out
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson continued to sit out of practice Wednesday according to Mlive.com. He's nursing what is believed to be a sprained knee suffered early in Week 5 vs. the Steelers. It has seemed like he's missed a ton of time, but he was out or Week 6 and was on bye in Week 7. The Lions host the Rams in Week 8, a game Johnson said he was optimistic that he'd be ready for earlier this week. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson (knee) sat out Lions practice once again Wednesday.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee) sat out Lions practice once again Wednesday. Megatron's status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unknown, but it's obviously a bad sign that he hasn't practiced Tuesday or Wednesday. [...]
[+] October 27th 2009 8 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
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Calvin Johnson Still Not Practicing
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Stafford Returns To Practice Tuesday
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford returned to practice today while receiver Calvin Johnson did not participate. Stafford took snaps in the No. 1 rotation during individual drills.Stafford's status for Sunday's game against the St. Louis Rams won't be better known until Wednesday when team officials will see if there's any swelling in Stafford's knee. If there's swelling, Stafford will likely be out for Sunday's game. If there is no swelling, Stafford will continue to practice and a decision on whether he'll start will probably be made later in the week.During his reps today, Stafford had mobility, but didn't look totally comfortable or fluid.Stafford suffered a right knee subluxation in the game against the Chicago Bears four weeks ago. Stafford did not practice until he had limited duty on the Wednesday (Oct. 14) prior to the Green Bay Packers game. (Mlive.com)
FF Today's Take: While Stafford's healthy return to the lineup would be a plus, most fantasy leaguers are concerned about how quickly Johnson can be inserted into their lineups. Several outlets reported that Johnson did run on the side during the portion of practice the media was allowed to watch. For now, his owners may need to prepare for another week of Dennis Northcutt in a plus matchup vs. the Rams.
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Though he was held out of Tuesday's practice, Calvin Johnson
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Though he was held out of Tuesday's practice, Calvin Johnson (knee) said he feels "a lot better" than he did a week ago. "I'm definitely optimistic, but I'm not positive," said Johnson. [...]
2.
Lions | C. Johnson optimistic about playing Week 8
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) said he is optimistic about playing in Week 8, but is not positive about his status. He did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 27, but did some work on the side.
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson 'optimistic' he'll play
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson continued to rest his knee in practice on Tuesday, only playing catch on the sidelines while watching his teammates work. But the Detroit Free Press reports that Johnson was "definitely optimistic" that he's play in Week 8 vs. the Rams but was "not positive." Johnson missed Week 6 with what was initially described as a knee sprain. "It feels a lot better since last week," said Johnson. "It's just something we have to take day by day and see how it goes, and as long as it goes according to schedule, we'll be able to make a decision off of that." [...]
3:00 PM EST (4)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson misses practice Tuesday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Oct. 27. However, he did work out on the side.
2.
Calvin Johnson out Tuesday
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Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in Lions practice on Tuesday, according to MLive.com.
Our View: His status for this weekend is unknown, though he's not off to a good start.
3.
Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in Tuesday's practice. Johnson did some running on the side during the media-access portion of practice, but he was held out of team drills. [...]
4.
Johnson (knee) ran on the side and did some stationary pass
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Johnson (knee) ran on the side and did some stationary pass catching during Tuesday's practice, but he was not a full participant, John Niyo of the Detroit News reports. [...]
[+] October 24th 2009 3 Updates
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Stafford, Calvin Johnson still not able to practice
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The Lions are on a bye, hoping that the week off will be enough to heal injured young stars quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson. The early signs aren't great.Stafford didn't practice with the team Friday and wasn't...
12:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Calvin Johnson (knee) was spotted on the Lions practice field
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee) was spotted on the Lions practice field Friday still walking with an "obvious" limp. Johnson missed the workout, only throwing footballs into a trash can from 20 yards away off to the side. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson (knee) was spotted on the Lions practice field
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee) was spotted on the Lions practice field Friday still walking with an "obvious" limp. Johnson missed the workout, only throwing footballs into a trash can from 20 yards away off to the side. [...]
[+] October 22nd 2009 1 Updates
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Johnson (right knee) was not moving as well at practice Thursday,
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (right knee) was not moving as well at practice Thursday, the Detroit News reports. [...]
[+] October 21st 2009 3 Updates
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Coach Jim Schwartz said there was a possibility that both Johnson
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Coach Jim Schwartz said there was a possibility that both Johnson (knee) and Matthew Stafford could play against the Rams after the Lions' bye week, the Detroit News reports. [...]
09:00 AM EST (1)
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Johnson may play Week 9
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According to the Detroit News, there is a chance that injured wide receiver Calvin Johnson could play after the Lions Week 8 bye.
Our View: Quarterback Matt Stafford could also be ready to play in Week 9, but Coach Jim Schwartz isn't really coming out and saying anything definitive on either player. Sounds like this is just the most optimistic scenario for the Lions, and what the team is hoping will come to pass.
08:00 AM EST (1)
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Coach Jim Schwartz said there is a possibility both Calvin Johnson
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Coach Jim Schwartz said there is a possibility both Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford could play when the Lions come out of their bye in Week 8. Basically, Schwartz didn't provide an update on the duo's condition and probably won't until he has to. [...]
[+] October 18th 2009 16 Updates
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Rod Marinelli thinks he can turn Gaines Adams around
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Though the Bucs drafted defensive end Gaines Adams after Rod Marinelli left his position as defensive line coach in Tampa, Marinelli thought enough of Adams that he seriously considered taking Adams instead of receiver Calvin Johnson with the second overall...
12:00 PM EST (13)
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All sources, including NFL.com, are now reporting Johnson as
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All sources, including NFL.com, are now reporting Johnson as inactive. He will not play Sunday against the Packers. [...]
2.
ESPN's Adam Schefter now reports that Calvin Johnson (knee,
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ESPN's Adam Schefter now reports that Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) is inactive at Green Bay. The Detroit Free Press confirms that Johnson won't play. NFL. [...]
3.
The Packers' press staff has confirmed that Johnson is on the
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The Packers' press staff has confirmed that Johnson is on the Lions' inactive list for Sunday's game against Green Bay. ESPN's Adam Schefter has also confirmed Johnson's inactive status. [...]
4.
Lions | Calvin is inactive in Week 6
DetroitLions.com reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is not active for his club's Week 6 contest versus the Green Bay Packers.
5.
ESPN's Adam Schefter now reports that Calvin Johnson (knee,
Source (rotoworld.com)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter now reports that Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) is inactive against Green Bay. If Schefter is right, NFL.com really messed up They have a long list of every-team's inactives, with Calvin Johnson listed as "active" and being called a "must-start fantasy wideout. [...]
6.
The Packers' press staff has confirmed that Johnson is on the
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The Packers' press staff has confirmed that Johnson is on the Lions' inactive list for Sunday's game against Green Bay. ESPN's Adam Schefter has also confirmed Johnson's inactive status. [...]
7.
Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford will sit out Sunday
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If the Lions are going to end their long losing streak at Lambeau Field on Sunday, they'll have to do it without either Calvin Johnson or Matthew Stafford. There's some confusion concerning Johnson's status as NFL.com's list of inactives lists...
8.
Lions Week 6 inactives
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Lions inactives: WR Calvin Johnson, DL Dewayne White, DL Jason Hunter, OT Jon Jansen, FS Ko Simpson, OG Manuel Ramirez, QB Matthew Stafford, DL Sammie Hill.
Our View: An earlier report on NFL.com stated that Calvin Johnson is active, so it is best to hold him out to be safe. The Lions' pass rush will be weakened with defensive end White out. Stafford is fit to hold the clipboard as the No. 3 quarterback.
9.
Lions | Week 6 Inactives
The Detroit Lions have declared WR Calvin Johnson, DL Dewayne White, DL Jason Hunter, OT Jon Jansen, FS Ko Simpson, OG Manuel Ramirez, QB Matthew Stafford, DL Sammie Hill inactive for Week 6.
10.
Johnson to sit against Packers
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Detroit WR Calvin Johnson (knee) has been ruled out of the team's Week 6 game at Green Bay. Johnson was unable to practice all week and was not expected to be able to play. [...]
11.
Calvin Johnson is active
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Calvin Johnson is active for today's game at Green Bay, according to NFL.com.
Our View: Johnson tested his ailing knee this morning, and was apparently deemed fit to play against the Packers at Lambeau. This is good news, but the elite receiver is still a risky fantasy option.
12.
Calvin Johnson is surprisingly active for Sunday's game at Green
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Calvin Johnson is surprisingly active for Sunday's game at Green Bay. Daunte Culpepper is starting, which doesn't help Johnson's cause. Calvin also probably isn't 100 percent; he was unable to practice all week. [...]
13.
NFL.com is reporting that Johnson is active for Sunday's game
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NFL.com is reporting that Johnson is active for Sunday's game against Green Bay, but a host of other sources, including ESPN, the Lions' official site, and the Detroit Free Press are reporting that he is out. [...]
11:00 AM EST (1)
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Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay. [...]
10:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson will test knee
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Calvin Johnson will test his ailing knee this morning, according to John Czarnecki of FOX Sports.
Our View: The elite receiver is listed as doubtful, and the source adds that he will likely be inactive for the Lions' NFC North showdown at Green Bay.
[+] October 16th 2009 11 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson, Detroit's leading receiver, did not practice Friday
Johnson, Detroit's leading receiver, did not practice Friday and is questionable for Sunday's game.
Impacts: Things don't look good for Johnson to play Sunday, but nothing is certain. Watch for the inactives to be announced to set your lineup if possible.
5:00 PM EST (2)
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Not looking good for Calvin Johnson
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson missed a third straight day of practice Friday with what is believed to be a sprained knee. Typically if players can't practice by Friday, they don't play on Sunday. The team has listed Johnson as questionable for the game at Green Bay in Week 6. Lions WRs Bryant Johnson and Dennis Northcutt are expected to start with Johnson out. [...]
2.
Lions | C. Johnson questionable for Week 6
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 16. He is listed as questionable for Week 6.
4:00 PM EST (1)
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After missing practice all week, Johnson (knee) is listed as
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After missing practice all week, Johnson (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Not looking good for Calvin Johnson
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News: MLive.com reports that Lions WR Calvin Johnson missed a third straight day of practice Friday with what is believed to be a sprained knee. Typically if players can't practice by Friday, they don't play on Sunday, which means Johnson is questionable at best to play for the Lions at Green Bay in Week 6. Lions WRs Bryant Johnson and Dennis Northcutt are expected to start with Johnson out. [...]
12:00 PM EST (6)
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Calvin Johnson misses practice again Friday
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mlive.com is reporting that Lions receiver Calvin Johnson missed practice again on Friday. He is expected to be listed as doubtful for this week's game, and the team is not confident that he will be able to go.
Our View: Calvin owners need to take notice, because all signs point to him being out this week. With the bye week coming up after this game, it would make sense for the team to sit him this week to allow him to fully recover. We will update his status up until game-time, but get your backup plan ready.
2.
Stafford, Calvin Johnson absent on Friday
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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It's looking like the Packers will face Detroit's "B Team" on Sunday. (Cue the second bye week in a row jokes.)Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford were both absent from the beginning portion of practice Friday, making it highly unlikely that...
3.
The Detroit Free Press confirms that Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh)
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The Detroit Free Press confirms that Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) is unlikely to play in Week 6. Johnson missed his third straight practice Friday and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Dennis Northcutt at Green Bay. [...]
4.
Lions | C. Johnson not practicing Friday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not participating during the media-access portion of practice Friday, Oct. 16.
5.
Johnson (right knee) did not practice Friday and is unlikely
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Johnson (right knee) did not practice Friday and is unlikely to play this week, Mlive.com reports. [...]
6.
Johnson (right knee) did not practice Friday and is unlikely
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Johnson (right knee) did not practice Friday and is unlikely to play this week, the Mlive.com reports. [...]
[+] October 15th 2009 8 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Lions | Standeford could play in Week 6
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR John Standeford could play in Week 6 if WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is not able to play.
2.
Lions | C. Johnson misses practice Thursday
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 15. He has been walking around with a stiff right leg. Johnson said he is improving, but the team is taking a wait-and-see approach with him. He is considered questionable for Week 6.
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson still not practicing
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson sat out of practice for the second straight day Thursday with a thigh injury. He is expected to be a game-time decision for Sunday's game at Green Bay. [...]
2:00 PM EST (1)
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Lions | C. Johnson not practicing Thursday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was not participating in practice during the media-access portion of practice Thursday, Oct. 15.
1:00 PM EST (2)
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Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) and Matthew Stafford (knee) both
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) and Matthew Stafford (knee) both missed Thursday's practice. Both look doubtful to play at Green Bay. Johnson watched practice in a warmup suit and Stafford wasn't even there. [...]
2.
Stafford, Johnson not practicing for Lions
Source (profootballtalk.com)
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Neither quarterback Matthew Stafford nor wide receiver Calvin Johnson were on the field during the portion of Lions practice open to reporters on Thursday. That makes two straight days for Johnson, who is battling a right knee injury, and might...
12:00 PM EST (2)
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Johnson (right knee) did not practice on Thursday, MLive.com
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Johnson (right knee) did not practice on Thursday, MLive.com reports. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) and Matthew Stafford (knee) both
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Calvin Johnson (knee, thigh) and Matthew Stafford (knee) both missed Thursday's practice. It's not looking like either one will play. Johnson watched practice while in a warmup suit and Stafford wasn't even there. [...]
[+] October 14th 2009 16 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson is listed on the Lions'
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Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson is listed on the Lions' Week 6 injury report with a "thigh" injury. Johnson injured his knee in the team's Week 5 loss, so it's uncertain why he isn't on the injury report with that ailment. [...]
2.
NFC North at night
Source (Adam Schefter)
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...s game at Green Bay. & Receiver Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, and ESPN Insider Adam Schefter reported that Johnson is unlikely to play Sunday. & Including Johnson, eight Lions players missed practice. That...
5:00 PM EST (2)
1.
No practice for Lions' Johnson
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday as he rests his right knee after taking a hit on it in Week 5. The Detroit Free Press reports that Johnson watched practice in sweats and was "hobbling" and "stiff-legged." There's talk among league insiders that Johnson has a sprained knee. "He's improving, but you saw that he wasn't able to do things today," head coach Jim Schwartz said of Johnson. "If he can't go, we have other guys who will have to step up, but it definitely changes the way a defense will play us. Calvin is the kind of guy that a coordinator always has to account for when he's on the field." [...]
2.
Lions | C. Johnson misses practice Wednesday
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thigh) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
2:00 PM EST (1)
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No practice for Lions' Johnson
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday as he rests his right knee after taking a hit on it in Week 5. The Detroit Free Press reports that Johnson watched practice in sweats and was "hobbling" and "stiff-legged." Head coach Jim Schwartz said Johnson was "improving" after practice Wednesday. There's talk among league insiders that Johnson has a sprained knee. [...]
1:00 PM EST (1)
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Lions | C. Johnson does not practice Wednesday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was hobbling and did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 14. He was in sweat pants and was stiff legged during the practice.
12:00 PM EST (5)
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No practice for Lions' Johnson
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday as he rests his right knee after taking a hit on it in Week 5. The Detroit Free Press reports that Johnson watched practice in sweats and was "hobbling" and "stiff-legged." Earlier this week head coach Jim Schwartz said Johnson's injury wasn't "significant" and that he wouldn't rule him out for Week 6 at Green Bay just so he could get an extra week of rest heading into the Week 7 bye. There's talk among league insiders that Johnson has a sprained knee. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday and was spotted
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Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday and was spotted "hobbling" during the portion of the workout media has access to. Johnson was in sweatpants and appeared "stiff-legged" on the sideline. [...]
3.
Calvin Johnson does not practice on Wednesday
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Updating a previous report, Calvin Johnson (knee) did not practice on Wednesday, and was even seen hobbling on the sidelines, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Our View: He still hasn't been officially ruled out for the Lions' tilt with the Packers this weekend, but he's looking awfully unlikely to play at this point. Be ready to bench him if you are an owner.
4.
Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday and was spotted "hobbling"
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday and was spotted "hobbling" during the portion of the workout media has access to. Johnson was in sweatpants and appeared "stiff-legged" on the sideline. [...]
5.
Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, according to MLive.com.
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Johnson (knee) did not practice Wednesday, according to MLive.com. [...]
11:00 AM EST (2)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter belives that Johnson (sprained knee) will
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ESPN's Adam Schefter belives that Johnson (sprained knee) will not play Sunday against the Packers. [...]
2.
ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee) availability for Week 6. "The more I hear, the more I think Lions WR Calvin Johnson will not play Sunday at Green Bay due to his sprained knee," was Schefter's exact tweet. [...]
09:00 AM EST (3)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee) availability for Week 6. "The more I hear, the more I think Lions WR Calvin Johnson will not play Sunday at Green Bay due to his sprained knee," was Schefter's exact tweet. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson a no-go for Week 6?
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ESPN's Adam Schefter says he does not believe Calvin Johnson (sprained knee) will play in Week 6.
Our View: Not good news for Johnson owners, because usually if Schefter reports it, it is true. At 1-4 and with a bye week in Week 7, it makes sense for the rebuilding Lions to rest Johnson this weekend and to get him completely healthy.
3.
ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee)
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ESPN's Adam Schefter is skeptical about Calvin Johnson's (knee) availability for Week 6. "The more I hear, the more I think Lions WR Calvin Johnson will not play Sunday at Green Bay due to his sprained knee," was Schefter's exact tweet. [...]
[+] October 13th 2009 1 Updates
10:00 AM EST (1)
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Johnson's Knee Injury Not Serious
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Injury "Not Significant" According To Head Coach
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. Coach Jim Schwartz didn't give details today but indicated the injury was not serious. "I wouldn't label his significant right now," Schwartz said. (Detroit Free Press)
FF Today's Take: The Lions have a bye Week 7 but head coach Jim Schwartz hasn't indicated that he will rest Johnson in Week 6. We should know more about his availability later in the week.
[+] October 12th 2009 10 Updates
8:00 PM EST (1)
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NFC North Monday injury report
Source (Kevin Seifert)
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Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Catching up on injury news around the NFC North: Detroit Lions: Receiver Calvin Johnson's right...
7:00 PM EST (2)
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Johnson injury not 'significant'
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News: Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that he would not rest WR Calvin Johnson this week just because the team has a bye in Week 7 and can get him an extra week of rest. Johnson had tests done on his banged up knee on Monday, with the results to be announced Wednesday. "I wouldn't label it as significant at this time," Schwartz said. [...]
2.
Lions want wins, not rest for Stafford and Johnson
Calvin Johnson struggled to simply walk out of Ford Field.
6:00 PM EST (1)
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Calvin Johnson's injury not serious
Source (fanball.com)
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MLive.com reports that Calvin Johnson's knee injury is not "significant."
Our View: For now, he will play this weekend against the Packers. If he is not 100 percent, however, the team may decide to have him sit out and rest this week and next, when the Lions have a bye, so he can be fully healthy for Week 8 and beyond.
5:00 PM EST (1)
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Though coach Jim Schwartz didn't elaborate on Johnson's right
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Though coach Jim Schwartz didn't elaborate on Johnson's right knee issue, he did indicate Monday the injury was not believed to be serious, the Detroit Free Press reports. "I wouldn't label his (injury as) significant right now," Schwartz said. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
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Lions | C. Johnson's injury not significant
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the injury to WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is not significant.
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that the Lions do not consider
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that the Lions do not consider Calvin Johnson's knee injury significant. Schwartz confirmed that Calvin had tests on the knee Monday, but didn't give the results. [...]
10:00 AM EST (2)
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WR Johnson Leaves In 1st Quarter
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Knee Injury
The Detroit Lions got hit hard by injuries in their 28-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, losing receiver Calvin Johnson to a knee injury in the first quarter. "We came into the game shorthanded and then got shorthanded early in the game with injuries," Lions coach Jim Schwartz said. "He hurt his knee. We'll see where it is. He couldn't go back in and finish. We tried to get a sleeve on it, we tried to get a brace on it and it was a situation where it was still possible -- if he could feel good with it -- we would've put him back in the game. We couldn't get him settled down and we couldn't get him comfortable."Johnson wasn't in a talkative mood after the game."We'll see what's going on tomorrow," Johnson said, adding that he expected to have some tests taken. (Mlive.com)
FF Today's Take: Dennis Northcutt picked up the slack catching 5 passes for 70 yards and 1 TD. It goes without saying, the Lions offense would take a severe blow if Megatron is out for any length of time.
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Calvin Johnson getting knee looked at
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Lions' receiver Calvin Johnson left Sunday's loss to the Steelers in the first quarter with a knee injury and was not able to return, according to mLive.com. Johnson is scheduled to undergo testing on Monday to find out the severity of the injury.
Our View: The team tried to do everything in their power to get Johnson back on the field yesterday, but the injury was bad enough that he couldn't return. Losing Calvin would be a major blow to the team, as he is the one powerful weapon they have on the offensive side of the ball. Stay tuned for an update on his injury later today.
02:00 AM EST (1)
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Lions | C. Johnson to undergo tests on injured knee
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said WR Calvin Johnson (knee) suffered a knee injury during Week 5 and was not able to return to the game. "We'll see where it is. He couldn't go back in and finish. We tried to get a sleeve on it, we tried to get a brace on it and it was a situation where it was still possible -- if he could feel good with it -- we would've put him back in the game. We couldn't get him settled down and we couldn't get him comfortable," Schwartz said. Johnson said he will see how he feels Monday, Oct. 12, and said he anticipated undergoing some tests on his injured knee.
[+] October 11th 2009 19 Updates
10:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson, who was walking around after Sunday's game with a wrap
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson, who was walking around after Sunday's game with a wrap on his right knee, is slated for tests to determine the nature of his injury, the Detroit News reports. [...]
9:00 PM EST (1)
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Lions coach Jim Schwartz offered no real update on Calvin Johnson
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Lions coach Jim Schwartz offered no real update on Calvin Johnson (knee) following Sunday's loss. "He hurt his knee. We'll see where it is," Schwartz said. [...]
8:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson hurt, leaves Week 5 early
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson left Week 5 against Pittsburgh in the first quarter after suffering an apparent knee injury. He pulled up lame and had to receive treatment on the sideline. He had just one catch for two yards in the game. He reportedly was hobbled as he simply tried to walk after the game. [...]
7:00 PM EST (3)
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Calvin Johnson was spotted limping noticeably after Sunday's
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson was spotted limping noticeably after Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Steelers. The injury is to Johnson's knee, which is always a concern. It is not related to the thigh injury that limited him in practice last week. [...]
2.
The injury that Johnson sustained Sunday is said to be to his
Source (rotowire.com)
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The injury that Johnson sustained Sunday is said to be to his right knee, the Associated Press reports. [...]
3.
Johnson hurt, leaves Week 5 early
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson left Week 5 against Pittsburgh in the first quarter after suffering an apparent knee injury. He pulled up lame and had to receive treatment on the sideline. He had just one catch for two yards in the game. [...]
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions' WR Johnson injured right knee vs. Steelers
Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated his right knee on the sideline Sunday.
5:00 PM EST (1)
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Johnson's right calf was wrapped as he watched the second half
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson's right calf was wrapped as he watched the second half of Sunday's loss to the Steelers on the sideline, the Detroit Free Press reports. [...]
4:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Northcutt reels in five balls, TD
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Dennis Northcutt caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in the Week 5 loss to Pittsburgh.
Our View: With Calvin Johnson out for most of the game with a knee injury, Northcutt took advantage of his absence with his best performance of the campaign. Don't get too excited, as prior to this week, Northcutt only had six receptions for 42 yards on the season.
2.
Calvin Johnson did not return to Sunday's game after suffering
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson did not return to Sunday's game after suffering a leg injury in the first quarter. Johnson was able to walk gingerly on the sidelines and remained in uniform for the remainder of the game, but never got back on the field despite the Lions having just three other receivers active. [...]
2:00 PM EST (3)
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Johnson hurts knee against Steelers
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson left Week 5 against Pittsburgh in the first quarter after suffering an apparent knee injury. He pulled up lame and had to receive treatment on the sideline. [...]
2.
Johnson limped off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson limped off the field in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Steelers with a right leg injury, the Associated Press reports. [...]
3.
Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated
Johnson limped off the field and the team's training staff treated his right leg on the sideline. Johnson was running a route across the end zone in the first quarter Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers when he pulled up and appeared to be in pain.
Impacts: He left the previous game at Chicago with a thigh injury that slowed him during practice.
1:00 PM EST (4)
1.
Calvin Johnson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a right leg injury. Johnson was limited in practice by a thigh injury, but this problem appears to be his knee. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a right leg injury. Johnson was limited in practice by a thigh injury, but this problem appears to be his knee. [...]
3.
Lions | C. Johnson on the sidelines being attended to by trainers
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (unknown) has left the team's game and is being attended to by trainers on the sidelines. The trainers appear to be looking at his right knee and the surrounding areas.
4.
Johnson leaves with knee injury
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson exited the game against Pittsburgh in the first quarter with an apparent left knee injury.
Our View: Johnson is getting his leg looked at by the medical staff on the sideline. No additional information is currently available regarding the severity of the injury.
12:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Megatron ready to go vs. Steelers
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thigh) was listed as active and a starter for Week 5 against Pittsburgh. He had been listed as probable and was expected to play. [...]
2.
Johnson (quad) is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (quad) is active for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh. [...]
[+] October 9th 2009 5 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johsnon expected to play in Week 5
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson was limited in practice on Friday with a thigh injury, but is expected to start against the Steelers on Sunday.
Our View: The thigh injury has bothered Johnson all week, but the Lions biggest weapon should be on the field. Owners have reason to be concerned though going against Pittsburgh and no one really certain how Duante Culpepper will perform in his first start this year.
2.
Calvin Johnson (probable, thigh) was limited in Lions practice
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (probable, thigh) was limited in Lions practice Friday. The probable tag means Johnson is "virtually certain" to start against the Steelers. [...]
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions list WR Johnson as probable
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: After being limited in practice again on Friday, the Lions listed WR Calvin Johnson as probable for Week 5 vs. the Steelers. He's expected to start, though he'll have a challenge posting big totals with Daunte Culpepper as his quarterback. Culpepper is expected to start in place of Matthew Stafford (knee), and he'll have trouble finding time to throw against a very aggressive Steelers pass rush. [...]
4:00 PM EST (2)
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Lions | C. Johnson probable for Week 5
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thigh) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 9. He is listed as probable for Week 5 and will play.
2.
Johnson (quad) was limited in Friday's practice but is listed
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (quad) was limited in Friday's practice but is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Steelers. [...]
[+] October 8th 2009 5 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (thigh) was listed as a limited practice participant Thursday, the Lions' official site reports. [...]
5:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johnson returns to practice Thursday
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thigh) returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's workout. He was listed as limited in practice. [...]
2.
Lions | C. Johnson limited Thursday
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (thigh) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He is expected to play in Week 5.
1:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson returns to practice Thursday
Source (fanball.com)
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Lions' wide receiver Calvin Johnson returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a thigh injury, according to mLive.com. Johnson is expected to be fine for the team's Week 5 game against the Steelers.
Our View: If there is one player the Lions can not afford to be without, it is Johnson. He is a star and one of the most talented skill players in the league, and with starting quarterback Matt Stafford dealing with an injury, Johnson's presence on the field is ever more important.
12:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson (thigh) returned to practice Thursday, as expected.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (thigh) returned to practice Thursday, as expected. Johnson missed a few plays last week after taking a helmet to the thigh, but he's no worse for the wear. [...]
[+] October 7th 2009 6 Updates
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johnson misses Wednesday practice
Source (fanball.com)
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According to detroitlions.com, elite receiver Calvin Johnson did not practice on Wednesday due to a thigh injury.
Our View: Johnson injured the thigh in Week 4 against the Bears when he was hit by a helmet. It appears to just be a bruise though and shouldn't keep him out of Sunday's game against the Steelers. He should be fine to keep in your lineup.
2.
Calvin Johnson (thigh) was held out of Lions practice on Wednesday.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (thigh) was held out of Lions practice on Wednesday. Johnson took a helmet to the thigh in the Lions' Week 4 loss to the Bears, but it's unlikely to keep him out Sunday against Pittsburgh. [...]
5:00 PM EST (2)
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Calvin Johnson (thigh) was held out of Lions practice on Wednesday.
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson (thigh) was held out of Lions practice on Wednesday. Johnson took a helmet to the thigh in Detroit's Week 4 loss to Chicago, but it's unlikely to keep him out Sunday against Pittsburgh. [...]
2.
'Megatron' zapped for Week 5?
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions head coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that wide receiver Calvin Johnson did not practice Wednesday after missing the end of the last game with a leg injury. No other details on Johnson's status or ailment have been made available, though he seemed optimistic that he'd be fine after his legs tightened up on him late in the Week 4 loss at Chicago. [...]
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson (thigh) did not practice Wednesday, the Associated Press
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson (thigh) did not practice Wednesday, the Associated Press reports. [...]
3:00 PM EST (1)
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Lions | C. Johnson misses practice Wednesday
ESPN.com reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (quadriceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 7.
[+] October 6th 2009 2 Updates
7:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Lions May Exercise Caution With Stafford
Source (fftoday.com)
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May Elect To Turn To Culpepper For Two Pre-Bye Week Games
Even though the Detroit Lions list rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford as day-to-day because of his knee injury, you get the feeling the team will be cautious about his long-term welfare and sit him for a couple of weeks. Stafford's right kneecap popped out of the socket Sunday in a loss to the Chicago Bears. When he was in high school, he suffered a similar injury horsing around with friends. The injury is not believed to be serious, but there is no reason to risk further injury. With a bye week coming in two weeks, it might be safer for the Lions to use Daunte Culpepper and then bring Stafford back after the bye week. (ESPN.com)
FF Today's Take: John Clayton's assessment of the situation would make sense with the Lions still in full transitional mode. A move to Culpepper shouldn't affect the offense all that drastically or damage Calvin Johnson's stock all that much - if at all - as the two connected regularly last season. However, Week 4 was the first week that Stafford and Johnson seemed to be in synch, so it's a bit disconcerting they may be asked to put that connection on halt for the next three weeks.
2.
Stafford likely to miss Week 5?
Source (fanball.com)
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John Clayton of ESPN expects quarterback Matthew Stafford to be held out of Week 5 against Pittsburgh.
Our View: Stafford is day-to-day with a knee injury, but Clayton suggests that he will be held out as the Lions will be very cautious with their prized rookie. Daunte Culpepper would start in his absence, and still has a good enough arm to get the ball to stud receiver Calvin Johnson.
[+] October 5th 2009 9 Updates
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson had season highs of eight receptions for 133 yards in
Johnson had season highs of eight receptions for 133 yards in Sunday's 48-24 loss to the Bears.
Impacts: Next week, Johnson, 10th in the NFL with 323 receiving yards, and the Lions will host the Steelers, who are 16th in the league in pass defense (218.3).
6:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson is day-to-day
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson is day-to-day after injuring his quad during Sunday's game at Chicago, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Our View: The Lions will host the Steelers at Ford Field this weekend, which would be an even more brutal matchup if the stud receiver is unable to go. He noted yesterday that he believes he will be OK.
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson day-to-day
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said WR Calvin Johnson (quadriceps) is considered day-to-day.
4:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that Johnson (quad) is day-to-day,
Source (rotowire.com)
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Coach Jim Schwartz said Monday that Johnson (quad) is day-to-day, the Detroit Free Press reports. [...]
10:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter after taking a helmet to the thigh, but he's expected to be fine. It's unclear if Megatron could have gone back in if the game was close, but we suspect he could have. [...]
09:00 AM EST (2)
1.
Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter after taking a helmet to the thigh, but he's expected to be fine. It's unclear if Megatron could have gone back in if the game was close, but we suspect he could have. [...]
2.
Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson had to leave Sunday's loss in the fourth quarter after taking a helmet to the thigh, but he's expected to be fine. It's unclear if Megatron could have gone back in if the game was close, but we suspect he could have. [...]
1:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson says leg injury not a problem
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson says the leg injury that briefly forced him out of the Lions' game on Sunday will not be an issue going forward, according to the Associated Press.
Our View: "I tried loosening my legs up, they got a little tight," Johnson said after the game. "I'll be all right, though." He finished the day with eight catches for 133 yards.
12:00 AM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson says he will be fine
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (leg) left the team’s Week 4 game, but said he would be fine. Johnson said, “I tried loosening my legs up, they got a little tight. I'll be all right, though.â€
[+] October 4th 2009 9 Updates
9:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Johnson caught eight passes for 133 yards Saturday against the
Source (rotowire.com)
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Johnson caught eight passes for 133 yards Saturday against the Bears. [...]
7:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Lions | C. Johnson injured Week 4
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (leg) caught eight passes for 133 yards Week 4, but he was forced to leave late with a leg injury. The nature and severity of the injury was not known.
6:00 PM EST (2)
1.
Johnson leaves after big game
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson had his best game of the season in terms of catches and yards with eight catches for 133 yards Sunday at Chicago. He also added a 12-yard run. But Johnson left Sunday's game late in the fourth quarter with an apparent leg injury. "I tried loosening my legs up, they got a little tight," he said. "I'll be all right, though." [...]
2.
Lions QB Stafford injures right knee
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.
5:00 PM EST (1)
1.
Calvin Johnson caught eight balls for 133 yards and ran once
Source (rotoworld.com)
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Calvin Johnson caught eight balls for 133 yards and ran once for 12 more in the Lions' Week 4 loss to Chicago. Calvin has ran the ball at least once in three consecutive games, increasing his total yardage despite a relatively slow start (before this one). [...]
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Johnson has best game to date
Source (CBSSports.com)
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News: Lions WR Calvin Johnson had his best game of the season in terms of catches and yards with eight catches for 133 yards Sunday at Chicago. He also added a 12-yard run. [...]
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Calvin Johnson has big game in loss
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson had a big game in today's 48-24 loss at Chicago, as he hauled in eight receptions for 133 yards, with a long of 45.
Our View: Johnson played up to his title as a stud receiver, despite not reaching the endzone. He topped 100 yards for the first time in 2009.
2:00 PM EST (2)
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Calvin Johnson being checked out
Source (fanball.com)
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Calvin Johnson is being attended to on the sidelines at Chicago, according to Brad Biggs' twitter page. The trainers are looking at his left shoulder and wrist.
Our View: The stud receiver was able to return to the game. He hauled in five catches for 119 yards so far.
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Lions | C. Johnson being attended to by trainers
Brad Biggs, of The Chicago Sun-Times, reports Detroit Lions trainers are checking out WR Calvin Johnson's left shoulder and wrist.
Calvin Johnson Injury News
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Source rotoworld.com.
November 24, 2009, 12:01 pm ( WR - det)
Status: Probable. Likely will play
According to the Associated Press, Calvin Johnson (hand, knee) is "doubtful" to play on Thanksgiving against Green Bay. The AP doesn't cite sources, but issued the report after coach Jim Schwartz's Monday presser. Schwartz "didn't sound optimistic" that Calvin would play on Thursday. Johnson wouldn't have practiced if the Lions held a workout Monday, which isn't an encouraging sign. Keep a close eye on Tuesday and Wednesday's practice reports. He'll likely be listed as questionable.
Calvin Johnson Fantasy Scoring
Top| Week | Catches | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Points | Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 161 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 4 |
| 10 | 8 | 84 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
| 9 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 4 | 8 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| 3 | 5 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 |
| 2 | 5 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 20 |
| 1 | 3 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 |
| Totals: | 39 | 597 | 2 | 0 | 71 |
Calvin Johnson Fantasy Graph
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Shari on Sep 27 2009 says:
Calvin - Wow, I am so proud of you! Have watched you since your GT days and so happy that finally you have Stafford to get the ball to you!
Look forward to many a year of watching you break out and show your skills!
Calvin - Wow, I am so proud of you! Have watched you since your GT days and so happy that finally you have Stafford to get the ball to you!
Look forward to many a year of watching you break out and show your skills!
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