BRYANT JOHNSON RUMORS

Detroit Lions release Bryant Johnson and Jordan Dizon

Johnson, a 2009 free agent acuistion, and Dizon, a 2008 second-round draft pick, both failed to make much of an impact during their time with the Lions.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  July 29, 2011
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Lions to Release WR Bryant Johnson

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions will release wide receiver Bryant Johnson to open up salary cap room. Johnson was due to make $3.2 million in base salary this year, an exorbitant amount for a No. 4 receiver coming off an 18-catch season. Johnson never lived up to his three-year, $9 million deal, managing just 53 catches, 627 yards, and three TDs in...
Via Lions Gab  |  July 26, 2011
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Lions Could Say So Long to WR Bryant Johnson

The Detroit Free Press reports that Lions GM Martin Mayhew was upset by the complete lack of production his team got from the No. 3 WR spot last year. Bryant Johnson, one of the Lions’ biggest free-agent signings two years ago, caught 18 passes and lost his job midway through the season. Derrick Williams, Johnson’s replacement and a 2009 third-round pick, had three catches...
Via Lions Gab  |  February 28, 2011
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Bryant Johnson makes terrific diving catch

Lions receiver Bryant Johnson has made a couple fine today, none better than the diving 23-yarder along the sidelines that just gave the Lions a first down and goal at the 5-yard line. Johnson isn't likely to return to the Lions for a third season next year but the Lions are certainly glad he
Via Lions Blog  |  January 02, 2011
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Lions wide receiver Bryant Johnson could struggle to find playing time at No. 3

Johnson only caught 35 passes for 417 yards and three touchdowns last season.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  June 04, 2010
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Lions Q&A: Receiver Bryant Johnson loves McDonald's french fries, has visited Rome

Johnson idolized Jerry Rice while growing up in Baltimore. "I still think he's the best receiver to ever play the game," he said.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  December 13, 2009
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Bryant Johnson 'eyes' new look for gameday

If Bryant Johnson's head spins backward this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, and he starts spitting up pea soup, we'll know it's time to call Father Karras. But for now, we'll have to believe John Niyo, Lions beat writer for...
Via Highlight Reel  |  December 09, 2009
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Dan Miller on WZAM: Lions' Bryant Johnson drawing attention away from Calvin Johnson

Bryant Johnson might have signed with Detroit in late February, but Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller said the veteran wide receiver's official coming-out party came Sunday.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  September 28, 2009
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Lions WR Johnson Injured in Golf Cart Accident

Getting into bizarre golf cart accidents that result in "cuts and abrasions covered almost every part of your body" is not the best way to make a first impression with your new team, even if that new team is the Lions. - Pel
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  August 02, 2009
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9ers sign WR Johnson

Must admit, that's quite a receiving corps they've got there in SanFran...
Via Pro Football Talk  |  March 14, 2008
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