Calvin Johnson only Lion heading to the Pro Bowl
Copyright Getty Images
Posted: 12/27/2011
(WXYZ) - The Pro Bowl rosters are out, and Calvin Johnson is the only Detroit Lion to make the NFC squad.
He's joined by fellow wide receivers Larry Fitzgerald from the Arizona Cardinals, Steve Smith from the Carolina Packers and Greg Jennings from the Green Bay Packers.
Johnson is one of the two leading receivers with 15 touchdown receptions.
The selections leave out both Quarterback Matthew Stafford and Defensive End Cliff Avril. Stafford was viewed by many as an outside contender for the Pro Bowl, while many observers had Avril as a lock for the team.
Stafford was beat out by Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers, New Orleans' Drew Brees and the New York Giants' Eli Manning. Avril was beat out by Minnesota's Jared Allen, Philadelphia's Jason Babin and the Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul.
The Pro Bowl takes place Sunday, January 29, 2012 in Hawaii.
Copyright 2011 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
PRINTLatest Lions Headlines
-
Lions claim banged-up DB DeQuan Menzie
The Detroit Lions have claimed defensive back DeQuan Menzie off waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs. He started 20 of 25 games over two seasons at Alabama before missing his rookie season with a hip injury.
-
Lions offense begins work with new line
The Lions had to make changes after going 4-12 last season. They wasted no time in making adjustments to the offensive line, and two days into OTA's, the new group is hitting the field together for the first time.
-
Bush realizes potential of Lions offense
-
Lions OTA's begin without Louis Delmas
-
NFL Draft officially moves to May
-
Lions claim DE Broughton off waivers
Top Sports Headlines
-
Red Wings win, take 3-1 series lead
Jakub Kindl scored the game-winning goal and Jimmy Howard was once again brilliant in net as the Red Wings beat Chicago 2-0 to take a 3-1 series lead.
-
Tigers rally to beat Twins
Prince Fielder bounced a tiebreaking single off Jared Burton's glove in the eighth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.
-
Red Wings can't lay off the throttle now
By the time the final horn sounds at Joe Louis Arena tonight, the Red Wings could find themselves up 3-1 in their best-of-seven series with the Blackhawks. Before then, they have to keep their foot square on the gas pedal.
-
Patrick Roy hired to coach Avalanche
Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is returning to the Colorado Avalanche as their head coach.
