Calvin Johnson RUMORS & NEWS

Michigan Live "Since being drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2007, superstar wide receiver Calvin Johnson has had the same position coach. That came to an end when the Lions opted not to renew the contract of Shawn Jefferson this offseason after eight seasons with the team. Taking Jefferson's place is Tim..." May 22

Detroit Free Press "For most of his career, Calvin Johnson has known one position coach. Kippy Brown was the Detroit Lions’ receivers coach in 2007, but as a rookie, Johnson gravitated toward a young assistant not too far removed from his playing days: Shawn Jefferson. Jefferson was promoted to receivers coach..." May 21

Detroit News "It's one thing to amass an NFL record 1,964 receiving yards against every imaginable multiple coverage, against defenses that paid little or no regard to any other aspect of the Lions' offense as Calvin Johnson did last season. It's quite another to do it with mangled fingers, also as Johnson..." May 21

Detroit News "Lions coach Jim Schwartz would not officially confirm that receiver Calvin Johnson has three broken fingers on one hand, but he certainly didn't deny it. "I am not going to comment on any of our players' health," he said. "But that's not uncommon for a wide receiver." Johnson, who played..." February 21