5 reasons Calvin Johnson should hang it up

With Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson mulling retirement, these are the five reasons he should hang it up.

One of the best receivers to ever play in the NFL, could soon be walking away. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is considering retirement and walking away from the game, as it has taken a physical toll on his body.

While Johnson had another tremendous season for the Lions, those that are close to him, believe that his time is up and that he is ready to walk away from the game that he loves.

In his career with the Lions to date, Johnson quickly established himself as one of the best wide receivers in football, after he was drafted out of Georgia Tech in 2007. He broke Jerry Rice’s single-season receiving yards record in 2012, and was one of the toughest receivers to guard, because of his size, hands and speed.

Johnson is currently taking his time to mull over his decision about whether or not he wants to leave the league, but if he comes back he is owed $16 million in 2016, unless the Lions choose to release him to save cap space.

However, those that have watched Johnson over the last couple of seasons, know that while he is still a good wide receiver in this league, he has lost a step and is not the same dominating force that came to be known as “Megatron” in this league.

With the way that the lasting effects of the game take a physical toll on players, especially a player like Johnson, who has to leave himself open to big hits every play, it makes sense for him to consider retirement.

These are the five reasons that Johnson should hang it up and call it a career.

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