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The Detroit Lions have already started the process of getting Johnson locked up for the future. Lions president Tom Lewand told WBBL-FM last week the team has already started contract discussions with the representatives of Johnson, who is under contract through the 2012 season. "Calvin's under contract for this year," Lewand said, referring to next season. "He's obviously somebody that we want to keep around for a long, long time. We've been in discussions with him, we'll continue those, but as I said, he's under contract for 2012, so he's not going anywhere. We'll continue to work with him. The good news there is that he's really expressed an interest in staying."
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Lewand added that the strong chemistry between Johnson and quarterback Matt Stafford is a factor. "As I mentioned earlier, he's got a great relationship with Matthew," Lewand said. "I think we've got the makings of what could be one of the great batteries in the league in Calvin and Matthew. So there's a desire among all parties to keep that together, and it's been my experience that when that desire exists, that you usually can get deals done. ..." Johnson benefited from a huge season from Stafford, finishing with 96 receptions for 1,681 yards and 16 touchdowns last season. The second overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft is entering the final season of his six-year rookie contract.
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