Former Lions receiver Calvin Johnson says anyone who thinks he might come out of retirement can think again.
“I’m not coming back. You don’t have to worry about that,” Johnson told the Detroit Free Press.
Johnson said the wear and tear on his body from nine NFL seasons contributed to his decision, but the most important reason he decided to retire is simply that he thinks he has accomplished enough in the game of football and is willing to move on to other things in his life.
“There’s just a time when you’re content with what you did. I’m content with what I did,” Johnson said.
Although Johnson was a fairly private and quiet guy off the field, in retirement he said he may start advocating for “common sense” gun laws. He’s ready to make contributions to society that don’t involve catching a football.
