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Cook shaking off injury bug for Vikings

Sports News // 5 years ago

Cook shaking off injury bug for Vikings

EAGAN, Minn. -- Minnesota Vikings running Dalvin Cook shot through the opening in the offensive line created by center Pat Eflein, left guard Danny Isidora with right guard Mike Remmers getting to the second level to spring Cook loose.

Lions face pivotal game in division matchup vs. Vikings

NFL // 5 years ago

Lions face pivotal game in division matchup vs. Vikings

With a 3-4 record, the Detroit Lions are still in the thick of the NFC North race, just a game out of first place. But they will go into Sunday's pivotal road game against the Minnesota Vikings (4-3-1) without their top receiver.

Turnovers prove costly in Vikings' loss to Saints

NFL // 5 years ago

Turnovers prove costly in Vikings' loss to Saints

Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen said he hadn't looked back at the replays of his fumble on Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints.

Saints pay back Vikings, earn sixth straight win

NFL // 5 years ago

Saints pay back Vikings, earn sixth straight win

Two receivers who had propelled the Vikings' passing game to a historic start made rare errors as the Minnesota Vikings lost to the New Orleans Saints.

Former Lions WR Calvin Johnson: Ailing ankles end speculation of comeback

NFL // 5 years ago

Former Lions WR Calvin Johnson: Ailing ankles end speculation of comeback

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson ended any speculation about a possible comeback to the football field.

Retired TE Bennett says '89 percent' of players use marijuana

NFL // 6 years ago

Retired TE Bennett says '89 percent' of players use marijuana

Recently retired NFL tight end Martellus Bennett said on the NFL Channel on Wednesday that he believes about 90 percent of the players in the National Football League use marijuana.

Report: Changes to catch rule to be proposed

NFL // 6 years ago

Report: Changes to catch rule to be proposed

The NFL's competition committee is planning to modify the league's controversial catch rule, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.

Frank Beamer, Mack Brown headline 2018 College Football Hall of Fame class

College Football // 6 years ago

Frank Beamer, Mack Brown headline 2018 College Football Hall of Fame class

Frank Beamer and Mack Brown were among the 13 players and coaches selected to the 2018 College Football Hall of Fame on Monday.

Calvin Johnson isn't coming back to the NFL and doesn't miss football

NFL // 6 years ago

Calvin Johnson isn't coming back to the NFL and doesn't miss football

Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson is relentlessly mentioned in rumors regarding a comeback, but he says he's not returning to the NFL.

Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Prediction, preview, pick to win

NFL // 6 years ago

Detroit Lions vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Prediction, preview, pick to win

Complete watch guide to the Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals game, including when and where to watch, series history, matchups and more.

Calvin Johnson, Jr. (born September 25, 1985 in Tyrone, Georgia) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Lions second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech.

Johnson has a rare combination of size (6 ft. 5 in., 236 lb/ 196 cm, 107 kg), speed (4.35 sec 40-yard dash), strength, leaping ability (more than 45 in or 110 cm vertical jump), body control and hand–eye coordination. It is often mentioned that he is also very humble and well-mannered, and did well academically at Georgia Tech. He has been nicknamed "Megatron" by Lions coaches and fans.

Johnson was born to Calvin and Arica Johnson on September 25, 1985 in Tyrone, Georgia. Johnson was 6 feet tall in middle school, and 6 feet 4 inches in 10th grade. He attended Sandy Creek High School in Tyrone, Georgia and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a three year starter as a wide receiver. As a sophomore, he made 34 receptions for 646 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a junior, Johnson caught 40 passes for 736 yards and eight touchdowns.

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