Herman Moore Franchise Receiving Yards
Calvin Johnson holds the Lions' franchise receiving yards record.
The Detroit Lions franchise record for receiving yards is held by Calvin Johnson, who played for the team from 2007 to 2015.
- Hall of Fame Status
- Inducted in 2021
Lore & Background
Calvin Johnson, nicknamed 'Megatron,' set the NFL single-season receiving yards record in 2012. He retired after the 2015 season and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021.
In Their Own Story
The roar of the crowd at Tiger Stadium faded into a hum as Herman Moore lined up in the slot. The quarterback took the snap, the pocket collapsed, and he scrambled right. Moore didn't break for the sideline; he cut hard inside, his cleats digging into the turf. With a defender trailing by a step, Moore caught the pass on the run, his momentum carrying him past the goal line. For a split second, time seemed to stop as he crossed the plane, another yard added to the legacy that would one day define the franchise.
Reader's Guide
Johnson's career receiving yards with the Lions are not specified in the source article. The source does not provide a specific total for his franchise receiving yards.
Did You Know?
- Calvin Johnson set the NFL season record for receiving yards in 2012.
- He holds the record for consecutive games with 10 or more receptions.
- Johnson was selected second overall by the Lions in the 2007 NFL draft.
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