News broke Sunday night that Detroit Lions superstar Calvin Johnson had reportedly told his family and Lions management that he is going to retire, and the sports world had plenty to say in reaction.
Athletes from all different sports paid their respects and expressed shock at the possibility that Megatron might have played his final snap on a football field. (VIDEO: Calvin Johnson Has Reportedly Told The Lions He’s Retiring)
One of my favorite match ups… Always looked forward to the competition. One of the greats @calvinjohnsonjr pic.twitter.com/L3FdEsqLQU
— Charles Tillman (@peanuttillman) February 1, 2016
MAN! Crazy to hear news about Megatron being done! So many great battles! So much respect for big #81! #Megatron pic.twitter.com/Em2nb7Fpju
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@RealPeterson21) January 31, 2016
What an unbelievable career @calvinjohnsonjr had! All #NFL and specifically #Detroit fans will miss watching you! #fanforlife #HOF
— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) January 31, 2016
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Calvin Johnson really done? I need answers
— Sharrif Floyd (@sharriffloyd) January 31, 2016
One of the best to ever do it…..and this is one of the hardest pics of all time WOW https://t.co/QzL3gzrcEB
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) January 31, 2016
It was truly an honor my man @calvinjohnsonjr pic.twitter.com/kVat2pmScj
— Joseph Fauria (@BigJoeFauria) January 31, 2016
Wow. No more Megatron. One of the ga tech yellow jackets I liked!! #beast
— John Isner (@JohnIsner) January 31, 2016
#megatron is guy you turned on @sportscenter to see what did he do NOW!!! #Salute https://t.co/LvnNQXboXa pic.twitter.com/aX7WY5R5Fu
— Steve Smith Sr (@89SteveSmith) February 1, 2016
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) January 31, 2016
The former Georgia Tech star hasn’t made any public statements regarding the ESPN report.