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With free agency well under way, the Lions have been making tons of moves and this has easily been the most eventful week since the offseason began.

Calvin Johnson Announces his Retirement

Lions all-time leading receiver Calvin Johnson officially announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.

Calvin Johnson retires from the National Football League: https://t.co/8YgcYxLjNS pic.twitter.com/IdC1yIMX8R

— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 8, 2016

It saddens not only Lions fans, but NFL fans nationwide to see Calvin retire after just 9 seasons. He was one of the most respected players in the league and one of the great wide receivers of all-time.