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‘I Almost Quit on My First Day’: Lions Legend Calvin Johnson Recalls Brutal Hit That Made Him Consider Early Retirement Before NFL Stardom

Calvin Johnson Jr. was able to put up a gigantic feat for the Detroit Lions that earned him the nickname “Megatron” in his rookie season. But not everything was as smooth as it looked.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:24 AM
‘I Almost Quit on My First Day’: Lions Legend Calvin Johnson Recalls Brutal Hit That Made Him Consider Early Retirement Before NFL Stardom
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