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Calvin Johnson's first big retirement splash: Dancing with the Stars

Calvin Johnson showed his running and leaping ability during his nine seasons in the NFL. Now, he’ll have to show how good his feet are.

The retired Detroit Lions wide receiver may not be competing in the NFL this fall, but he’ll still be on your television screens every week as a contestant on Season 23 of "Dancing with the Stars," partnered with Lindsay Arnold when it premieres on September 12 -- the day after the Lions’ season opener against Indianapolis.

And this could be interesting. See, Johnson rarely celebrated and didn’t dance after touchdowns.