Calvin Johnson Signs Seven-Year, $132 Million Contract Extension With Lions

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson to a seven-year, $132 million contract extension, according to ESPN. The deal includes $60 million in

The Detroit Lions have signed wide receiver Calvin Johnson to a seven-year, $132 million contract extension, according to ESPN. The deal includes $60 million in guaranteed money.

Filed to ESPN: Lions reached agreement with WR Calvin Johnson on a seven-year, $132 million extension that includes $60 million guaranteed.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2012

Calvin Johnsn's contract is the richest deal ever handed out in the NFL, exceeding the $120 million deal given to Larry Fitzgerald.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2012

Johnson, 26, emerged as one of the game’s most dominant wide receivers last season. In 16 games for the Lions, hehauled in 96 receptions for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns.Johnson’s presence on the 10–6 Lions helped them gain over 5,000 yards through the air in 2011.