DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 27: head coach Jim Caldwell of the Detroit Lions shakes hands with Calvin Johnson #81 during warms up prior to play in gate San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field on December 27, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
After looking at the most recent photo that Calvin Johnson posted on his Instagram account, his retirement will make more sense.
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Calvin definitely topped Tillman with his photo though. He included photos from the actual surgery and you can see inside of his finger.
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When Johnson played for the Lions, it was few and far between when he would send out any sort of photo at all. It’s great to see he is enjoying his retirement.