Calvin Johnson Has Telling Update On Feud With Lions

Calvin Johnson and the Detroit Lions are progressing toward burying some bad blood.

The former star wide receiver said earlier this month that his relationship with his old team is "trending up." When Jim Rome asked about those comments Tuesday, Johnson said he's having "some good conversations" with the organization.

He credited chief operating officer Mike Disner for making a concerted effort to "get us back on the same page."

"I’m excited about him actually reaching out and putting the effort forward to try and make that happen," Johnson said (h/t Pride of Detroit). "That’s the difference that I have not seen in the past that’s happening now."

Johnson, who retired during his prime in 2016, looks forward to spending more time with the team one day.

“I want to be back around football and help out the team,” Johnson said. “Not that they need my help, but I have a lot of experience to share with those guys, whether it’s football or off the field. I definitely could be of value to the organization."

Following Johnson's retirement, the Lions made him give back $1.6 million from his signing bonus. That decision caused strife between the two parties. 

Although he ended his career after nine seasons, Johnson still holds the franchise records in receiving yards (11,619) and touchdowns (83). He's a pivotal part of the team's history, so seeing them make amends would be great for Lions fans.