Lions to induct ex-WR Calvin Johnson into Pride of Lions
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that Calvin Johnson will be added to the team's Pride of the Lions, further signaling a repairing of the team's relationship with the Hall of Fame wide receiver.
Johnson, 38, will be honored at halftime of the Sept. 30 game between the Lions and Seattle Seahawks on "Monday Night Football."
There had been a rift between Johnson and the Lions after the team asked Johnson to repay $1.6 million of the signing bonus he had been given at the start of his last contract after he retired following the 2015 season. However, the Lions have worked to mend their relationship with Johnson the past few years.
A case like this is even curious... Here in Brazil, it is very rare for an athlete to have to return part of his money back to the club that signed him due to breaches or confusion in contracts.
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They dont have to repay the salary. The signing bonus is something based upon fulfilling the contract. He chose to retire.
Ah I see then, I had been confused by the news.
Thanks.
Yeah. It is odd. The salary is guaranteed, at least a portion of it.
NFL contracts are different than any other sport.