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Notes: Calvin Johnson reportedly returned over $1 million to Lions

It appears the Detroit Lions recouped well over the original amount claimed.

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  • Yes, the Calvin Johnson saga continues. It was initially reported that the Detroit Lions recouped $320,000 of his prorated $3.2 million signing bonus, according to NFLPA records. However, the Detroit Free Press’ Carlos Monarrez is reporting that the figure in total is actually over $1 million. At the moment it’s unclear if the Lions cleared that much in cap space, as well.

  • Kelly Stafford opened up to WDIV Local 4 about her in vitro pregnancy and what life has been like for her and Matthew Stafford since having the twins:

  • This slipped through the cracks from earlier in the week, but former Lions fourth-round pick Gabe Wright has a new home, after being waived from the Browns:

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