Retired star receiver Calvin Johnson said the Detroit Lions wanted him to change his story regarding one of the many concussions he had during his nine-year NFL career.Johnson told Sports Illustrated in a story published Friday he blacked out against Minnesota in 2012 and later told reporters he had a concussion from the game."I wasn't seeing straight Womens Quandre Diggs Jersey ," Johnson said in the interview. "And they wanted me to change my story."Asked about Johnson's claims, the team issued a statement."We respect the privacy of individual players' medical situations and take great pride in the extensive work done by our medical staff and executive team to ensure we follow the appropriate protocols with respect to player health and safety," the Lions said. "The well-being of our players will continue to be an organizational priority."Johnson also told SI he smoked marijuana after every game. His post-playing career includes being involved in the cannabis business Barry Sanders Jersey , getting preliminary approval earlier this year for a medical marijuana dispensary in suburban Detroit.The 33-year-old Johnson retired three years ago with 11,619 yards receiving and 83 touchdown receptions. The three-time All-Pro had 1,964 yards receiving in 2012 http://www.lionslockerroom.com/authentic-zach-zenner-jersey , breaking Jerry Rice's single-season record set in 1995, and the mark still stands.Johnson was potentially under contract through this season after signing an eight-year, $132 million deal. He had to pay the team back more than $1 million of his signing bonus after retiring. The Lions have attempted to welcome Johnson back to be a part of the organization in some capacity. Johnson told Sports Illustrated he "won't step foot in anything Lions-related" if the team doesn't give him the money back. The draft hasn’t started yet Womens Golden Tate III Jersey , but we know one player who will be taking part in the Lions’ rookie minicamp later this year.Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that former Air Force player Ryan Watson recently worked out for the team and accepted an invitation to attend camp in May. Watson played linebacker in college, but is listed as a defensive end so he’s apparently switching positions in his bid for an NFL career.Watson finished school in 2016 and had a workout with the Cardinals that might have resulted in a contract if not for his two-year active duty commitment. That commitment ended this week and Watson also worked out for the Falcons.Watson had 97 tackles, 14.5 sacks and 20 tackles for loss in 38 college games. Saints tight end Garrett Griffin is the only Air Force alum currently on an NFL roster as guard Ben Garland remains a free agent after playing for Atlanta the last four years.