Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson has told his family and coaches he will retire, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday afternoon.
Johnson, 30, spent his entire nine-year NFL career with the Lions, who selected the 6-foot-5 wide receiver with the second pick in the 2007 NFL Draft. Johnson amassed 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns in 135 career games.
Johnson led the NFL in receptions once and yards twice, in 2011 and 2012. His 1,964 yards in 2012 were an NFL record for receiving yards in a season.
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In 17 career games against the Bears, Johnson caught 96 passes for 1,480 yards and 11 touchdowns, though Johnson's performances against the Bears may be remembered for a non-catch.
In Week 1 of the 2010 season Johnson appeared to catch a game-winning touchdown before losing the ball as he stood up to celebrate. Officials ruled that Johnson did not maintain possession throughout the play and it was ruled incomplete, causing the first of what has become many controversies over the "Calvin Johnson rule."