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October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin headed for more tests on aggravation
The severity of Calvin Johnson's right ankle aggravation is unknown.
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson re-injures ankle against Bills
Calvin Johnson left Sunday's Week 5 game against the Bills with an ankle injury.
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson officially active for Week 5
Calvin Johnson (ankle) is active for Week 5 against the Bills.
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson will be 'more than a decoy'
According to Tim Twentyman of the Lions' website, Calvin Johnson (ankle) will be "more than a decoy" Sunday against Buffalo.
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Megatron tells teammates he'll play
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Calvin Johnson (ankle) has told teammates he's playing Sunday against the Bills.
 
October 06 , 2014
UPDATE : Lions will 'strongly' consider sitting Calvin
Coach Jim Caldwell said he will "strongly" consider holding Calvin Johnson (ankle) out of Week 6.
 
October 06 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson (ankle) could miss 1-2 weeks
SI's Peter King is hearing Calvin Johnson (ankle) could miss "a week or two."
 
October 08 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson battling a high-ankle sprain
Calvin Johnson said he's dealing with a high-ankle sprain and won't practice Wednesday, but hopes to play Week 6 against the Vikings.
 
October 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron (ankle) still sitting on Thursday
Calvin Johnson (ankle) remained out of Lions practice Thursday.
 
October 10 , 2014
UPDATE : Lions list Megatron (ankle) doubtful to play
The Detroit Free Press considers Calvin Johnson (ankle) "highly unlikely" to play in Week 6 at Minnesota.
 
October 10 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron remains sidelined at practice Friday
Calvin Johnson (ankle) remained sidelined at Friday's practice.
 
October 12 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson officailly inactive for Week 6
Lions declared Calvin Johnson inactive for Week 6 against the Vikings.
 
October 13 , 2014
UPDATE : Lions could rest Megatron through Week 9 bye
Lions coach Jim Caldwell was coy on Calvin Johnson's (high-ankle sprain) status in Monday's presser, but did not rule out the idea of resting him through Detroit's Week 9 bye.
 
October 15 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron (ankle) still battling 'lingering pain'
Calvin Johnson said there's still "lingering pain" in his sprained ankle.
 
October 16 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron (ankle) not practicing Thursday
Calvin Johnson (ankle) remained sidelined Thursday.
 
October 17 , 2014
UPDATE : Will take 'miracle' for Megatron to play Sun.
Coach Jim Caldwell suggested it would take a "miracle" for Calvin Johnson (ankle) to play Week 7 against the Saints.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson officially inactive Week 7
Calvin Johnson (ankle) is inactive for the Lions' Week 7 game against the Saints.
 
October 20 , 2014
UPDATE : Lions: Mega (ankle) must be full go to play
Lions coach Jim Caldwell says Calvin Johnson (ankle) won't be active in Week 8 unless he can be full go.
 
October 22 , 2014
UPDATE : Update: Megatron officially limited Wednesday
Updating a previous item, Calvin Johnson (ankle) was limited at Wednesday's practice.
 
October 22 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson still not practicing Wednesday
Calvin Johnson (ankle) remained sidelined at Wednesday's practice.
 
October 23 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron practicing, hints at game-time call
Calvin Johnson (ankle) is practicing on a limited basis Thursday and suggested a decision on his status could go to Sunday morning.
 
October 25 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Megatron not likely to play in London
ESPN's Ed Werder reports Lions coach Jim Caldwell is thinking "big picture" with Calvin Johnson (questionable, ankle), and is not expected to allow Johnson to play Sunday morning in London.
 
October 24 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron will 'truly be a game-time decision'
Calvin Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Week 8 against the Falcons.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron, Reggie Bush out for Week 8 vs. ATL
Calvin Johnson (ankle) has been declared inactive for Week 8 against the Falcons in London.
 
October 28 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron 'definitely' plans to return Week 10
Calvin Johnson (ankle) "definitely" expects to return following the Lions' Week 9 bye.
 
November 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Megatron 'almost 100 percent' and 'motivated'
Calvin Johnson said his ankle is "almost 100 percent" healthy, and he'll be ready to go for Week 10 against the Dolphins.
 
November 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Calvin Johnson posts 7/113/1 line in return
Calvin Johnson caught 7-of-15 targets for 113 yards and a touchdown in Detroit's Week 10 win over the Dolphins.
 
November 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Revis to cover Tate with Browner on Megatron?
The Boston Herald's Jeff Howe thinks it would be smart of the Patriots to have Brandon Browner cover Calvin Johnson and Darrelle Revis man Golden Tate in Week 12.
 
November 27 , 2014
UPDATE : Thanksgiving feast: Calvin goes for 11/146/2
Calvin Johnson caught 11-of-16 targets for 146 yards and two touchdowns in the Lions' Week 13 rout of the Bears.
 
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Jimmy Graham's injury is not serious
A source tells ProFootballTalk.com that Jimmy Graham's shoulder injury "currently isn't believed to be serious."
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham done for day w/ shoulder inj.
Jimmy Graham exited the Saints' Week 5 game in the second quarter with a right shoulder injury and is out for the remainder of the contest.
 
September 14 , 2014
UPDATE : Graham posts 10-118-2 vs. Haden & Browns
Jimmy Graham caught ten passes for 118 yards and two touchdowns in the Saints' 26-24, Week 2 loss to the Browns.
 
July 15 , 2014
UPDATE : Saints make Graham league's highest-paid TE
Saints signed TE Jimmy Graham to a four-year, $40 million contract that contains $21 million guaranteed.
 
July 14 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Saints/Graham on verge of record deal
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints and franchise player Jimmy Graham are "closing in" on a deal that would make Graham the highest-paid tight end in league history.
 
October 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Payton: Jimmy Graham (shoulder) is doing fine
Coach Sean Payton said Jimmy Graham (shoulder) is "doing fine."
 
October 12 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Jimmy Graham likely out 2-3 weeks
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Jimmy Graham (shoulder) is expected to miss 2-3 weeks following the Saints' Week 6 bye.
 
October 16 , 2014
UPDATE : Graham gets in limited practice on Thursday
Jimmy Graham (shoulder) returned to Saints practice Thursday, getting in a limited session.
 
October 16 , 2014
UPDATE : Payton claims optimism with Graham (shoulder)
Speaking Thursday afternoon, Saints coach Sean Payton insisted he was still "optimistic" about Jimmy Graham's (shoulder) Week 7 status.
 
October 17 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham doesn't know whether he'll play
Jimmy Graham (shoulder, questionable) conceded Friday he doesn't know whether he will play in Sunday's game at Detroit.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Report: Jimmy Graham to play, not start Sun.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jimmy Graham (shoulder, questionable) plans to play, but won't start Week 7 against the Lions.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham held catchless against the Lions
Jimmy Graham caught 0-of-2 targets in the Saints' Week 7 loss to the Lions.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Glazer: Jimmy Graham to play roughly 30 snaps
FOX's Jay Glazer said the plan is for Jimmy Graham (shoulder) to play roughly 30 snaps in Sunday's game at Detroit.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham (shoulder) officially active
Jimmy Graham (shoulder) is officially active for the Saints' Week 7 matchup with the Lions.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Glazer: Jimmy Graham (shoulder) 'is a go'
After speaking with Jimmy Graham (shoulder) Sunday morning, FOX's Jay Glazer reports Graham "is a go."
 
October 23 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham remains limited on Thursday
Jimmy Graham (shoulder) remained limited in Thursday's practice.
 
October 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Saints expect Jimmy Graham to play a lot more
FOX's Jay Glazer says the Saints expect Jimmy Graham (shoulder) to "play a lot more" in Sunday night's game against the Packers.
 
October 31 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham continues to heat up with 7/83/1
Jimmy Graham caught 7-of-7 targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans' Week 9 win over the Panthers.
 
November 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham finds pay dirt twice vs. 49ers
Jimmy Graham caught 10-of-13 targets for 76 yards and two touchdowns in New Orleans' Week 10 loss to the 49ers.
 
November 30 , 2014
UPDATE : Jimmy Graham doesn't see target in Week 13
Jimmy Graham was held without a catch on zero targets in the Saints' Week 13 win over the Steelers.
 
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Jake Locker's X-rays clean, headed for MRI
The X-rays on Jake Locker's right thumb Sunday came back clean.
 
October 05 , 2014
UPDATE : Jake Locker leaves w/ injury to throwing hand
Jake Locker left Sunday's game with a second-quarter injury to his right hand and is done for the day.
 
October 01 , 2014
UPDATE : Locker (wrist) practicing with no issues Wed.
Jake Locker (wrist) returned to practice Wednesday and was throwing with "no issues."
 
September 28 , 2014
UPDATE : Locker inactive, Whitehurst starting vs. IND
Jake Locker (wrist) is inactive for Week 4 against the Colts, and Charlie Whitehurst will get the start at quarterback.
 
September 26 , 2014
UPDATE : Whisenhunt 'encouraged' with Locker (wrist)
Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt stated Friday that he was "encouraged" by Jake Locker's progress at Friday's practice, where Locker participated on a limited basis.
 
October 09 , 2014
UPDATE : Jake Locker (thumb) sits again on Thursday
Jake Locker (thumb) remained out of Titans practice Thursday.
 
October 16 , 2014
UPDATE : Titans hinting Locker won't start in Week 7
Jake Locker (thumb) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, but coach Ken Whisenhunt hedged on his Week 7 status.
 
October 19 , 2014
UPDATE : Locker (thumb) inactive for Week 7 vs. WSH
Jake Locker (thumb) is inactive for Week 7 against the Redskins.
 
October 20 , 2014
UPDATE : Titans expect Jake Locker to return next week
Coach Ken Whisenhunt said he "would expect" Jake Locker (thumb) to return Week 8.