Calvin Johnson is one of the NFL’s superstars who can get attention on and off the field.
Tuesday morning was an example of Megatron getting attention off the field – because he wasn’t on it during the portion of the Lions’ bye-week practice that was open to the media.
With the 4 p.m. trade deadline approaching later Tuesday, it was mostly understandable that his absence sparked speculation among reporters that the Lions might be trying to deal him.
With credit to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for his method of calming Packers Nation last year, the message to Lions fans regarding Johnson is R E L A X.