Notes: Calvin Johnson loves Lions ‘chip on our shoulder’ energy, culture

Detroit Legend Calvin Johnson joined the “Up & Adams Show” with Kay Adams to discuss the Lions’ most recent win, their “chip on our shoulder” energy, and much more.

It’s funny to think about someone like Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson going through some of the same emotions as fans do. I mean, this guy is a Hall of Famer and one of the best to ever do it, yet he is still sweating out fourth-down conversions like most of us do.

Johnson joined Kay Adams on, “Up & Adams,” to discuss Lions coach Dan Campbell’s playcalling, having a day in Michigan dedicated to him, and much more during the 15-minute interview.

“People have been talking down on us for so long, ya know,” Johnson said of the chippy exchange between Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and a fan during pregame. “Now Dan [Campbell] is here, the energy is right, the culture is right—and I don’t know, it’s just, we are keeping that chip on our shoulder, I know that.”

You can watch the full interview with Johnson and Adams right here.

And now, onto the rest of today’s notes:

• It’s not official yet, but Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network are reporting that the 2025 NFL salary cap could be in the $265 – $275 million range.

• Several Lions including safety Kerby Joseph, receiver Jameson Williams, and cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and Carlton Davis III are hosting a winter coat drive this week at Downtown Boxing Gym on the city’s eastside.

• Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson was fined for tripping Lions receiver Jameson Williams, but that isn’t the reason he tossed the ball at the corner’s face. Dave Birkett has the story from this year’s Thanksgiving win.

• Tyler Brooke of The 33rd Team took his shot at naming his 2024 First-Team All-Pro selections and he has a Detroit fan-favorite at one of the safety spots.

• From playing his college ball up the road in Ypsilanti to starting a game for the Lions—pretty cool story for Lions defensive lineman Pat O’Connor.