After nine seasons in the NFL, Johnson's body is beaten down. The five-time Pro Bowler has battled lingering ankle injuries and general body soreness to the point that it makes it difficult for him to return for another season, during which time he would turn 31 years old.
Johnson's body has been so sore, and his conviction so strong, that he shared his decision to retire after the 2015 season with only two teammates -- quarterback Matthew Stafford and linebacker Stephen Tulloch -- with the request that they keep it confidential, according to sources.
Stafford and Tulloch honored the request, and the rest of the Lions organization did not learn of Johnson's plans to retire until after this season, according to sources. At that time, the Lions issued a statement from Johnson that said, "Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future. I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future."
Johnson, often referred to by “Megatron” because of his freakish athletic ability, just finished his ninth season in the NFL after being picked second overall in the 2007 draft. Johnson played in all 16 games last season, catching 88 passes for 1,214 yards — his sixth straight 1,000-yard season and the seventh of his career — and nine touchdowns.
Johnson, who will turn 31 a few weeks into the 2016 regular season, is the Lions’ all-time leader in catches (731) and receiving yards (11,619). He set the NFL single-season record with 1,964 receiving yards in 2012.
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