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Lions News: Calvin Johnson surprised with congrats video from former teammate

Amid being surprised with the news he’d be inducted into the Detroit Lions’ ring of honor, Calvin Johnson also got a surprise message from an old friend.

During his celebrity golf outing Monday, the Hall of Famer learned he will be inducted into the “Pride of the Lions,” joining the likes of other legends including Lomas Brown, Chris Spielman, Herman Moore, and others.

Joining the “Up and Adams” show with Kay Adams, Johnson also learned he had a message from a former teammate, Nate Burleson.

“We knew it would happen,” Burleson said in the video.