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Report: Calvin Johnson says Lions 'wanted me to change my story' about concussion

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Justin Rogers and John Niyo of The Detroit News discuss the Lions' upcoming game against the banged-up Eagles and what it will take to come out with a victory.

Allen Park — Hell hath no fury like an All-Pro receiver scorned.

In an extensive piece written by Sports Illustrated, former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson offered pointed criticisms toward the franchise that employed him all nine of his seasons in the NFL.

Among the most damning claims by Johnson is he conservatively estimated he suffered nine concussions during his playing career and said the organization asked him to revoke his claim that he had been concussed and suffered nerve damage after a game during his record-breaking season in 2012.