Instant Alert: Report: 30-year-old Calvin Johnson is retiring from the NFL

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Report: 30-year-old Calvin Johnson is retiring from the NFL by Cork Gaines on Jan 31, 2016, 5:40 PM Advertisement Calvin Johnson reportedly told Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell that 2015 was his final season in the NFL, according to ESPN (via Pro Football Talk). According to the report, Johnson gave Caldwell the news on the day after the Lions' final game of the season. He also reportedly told the same thing to family and friends during the season. Johnson, who was the second pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, played all nine of his seasons with the Lions. Johnson made $113.8 million in his career, according to Spotrac. He still had four years and $67.7 million left on the $113.5 million contract he signed prior to the 2012 season.   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011