Calvin Johnson retweeted the initial Lions story Monday. On Sunday, Johnson was clearly watching the U.S. Open as he congratulated Spieth on Twitter soon after the 21-year-old's win at Chambers Bay.

DETROIT — Georgia Tech legend Calvin Johnson is being honored by the Detroit Lions. Johnson found out on Monday that he is entering the Pride of the Lions, which is the franchise’s ring of honor.

And on Monday, with at least 20 of his ex-teammates expected to be on hand, Johnson will have his No. 81 jersey officially retired when he’s inducted into the Pride of the Lions.

You can order ther new Detroit Lions jersey of any of your favorite current players, including Jared Goff, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon Ra St. Brown, and Lions Legends like Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson.

Johnson came into the league in 2007 when he was taken by the Lions No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft. Though he only secured 756 yards and four touchdowns his rookie year, it wouldn't take long for ...

Calvin Johnson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio.

Calvin Johnson sent Jordan Spieth a signed football and jersey, apparently appreciative of the golfer's comments about the Lions superstar.