Nothing is settled yet, but it appears the Detroit Lions and Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson could be headed toward a reconciliation after years of Johnson being away from the franchise.
Johnson, who was officially selected to be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021 on Saturday, said he has spoken with Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp recently -- the first real acknowledgment of fences possibly being mended.
"You know, I really do hope it does," Johnson said Sunday in a Hall of Fame conference call. "I think that, I know that myself and Sheila Hamp, we've had some great conversations recently, and it's been good to get to know her and just really have those face-to-face conversations.