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Ramiah Whiteside of Milwaukee holds a sign during a protest outside of the Wisconsin governor's mansion in Maple Bluff, Wis., on Nov. 24, 2020. Event organizers sought to draw attention to the thousands of inmates and staff who have contracted COVID-19 in state prisons and called for Gov. Tony Evers to slow the spread of the disease by reducing overcrowding. Whiteside is prison outreach director for Milwaukee-based Ex-incarcerated People Organizing, which is part of Wisdom, a statewide faith-based prison advocacy group. (Coburn Dukehart/Wisconsin Watch via AP)

COVID rate in Wisconsin prisons five times higher than state

By VANESSA SWALES of Wisconsin Watch - Associated Press

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning carries the Vince Lombardi Trophy from Super Bowl 50 onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Denver, in this Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016, filer photo. The only five-time league MVP, Manning quarterbacked Indianapolis to two Super Bowls, winning one, and then took Denver to two more, winning one. Peyton Manning is one of four first-year-eligible 2021 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, to be announced Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

Peyton Manning, John Lynch join together for a third career highlight

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Manning, Woodson, Megatron are Hall of Fame semifinalists

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms up before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit. The former Lions superstar said the team wanted him to change his story regarding one of the many concussions he had during his nine-year NFL career. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)

Calvin Johnson: Lions told him to change concussion story

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FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2014, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson waves to fans after defeating the Miami Dolphins 20-16 in a NFL football game in Detroit. Calvin Johnson has retired. The 30-year-old receiver, known as Megatron, announced his decision Tuesday, March 8, 2016, to walk away from the NFL after nine mostly spectacular seasons with the Detroit Lions. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Ex-Lion gets preliminary approval for medical pot dispensary

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Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn watches during an NFL football practice in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, May 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions coach hopes team can work out any issues with Johnson

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jaydon Mickens catches a pass during an NFL football team activity Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Alameda, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Raiders receivers get chance to learn from Megatron

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) warms ups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Ford Field in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Calvin Johnson unhappy with the way Detroit Lions treated him when retiring

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) lays in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson announces retirement after nine seasons

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Manziel had a second straight troubling season with Cleveland, one that included him being benched for misbehavior off the field. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam Haslam said Manziel made &#8220;undeniable&#8221; progress as a starter, but the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner&#8217;s commitment remains a major question mark. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)

SNYDER: Calvin Johnson, Johnny Manziel each ending careers on their own terms

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is tackled by Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (59) after his 9-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014. With this catch, Johnson set a new NFL record for fewest games (115) to reach 10,000 career receiving yards. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Calvin Johnson leads Lions to rout of Bears

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson runs for a 67-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Detroit, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Matthew Stafford leads Lions to win over Giants

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson runs through an NFL football organized team activity in Allen Park, Mich., Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Lions’ new-look offense behind defense so far

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron is seen during drills at the Lions rookie camp in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 16, 2014. It was a bit of a surprise when the Lions took a tight end in the first round of the draft, but Ebron could have a chance to excel in Detroit's passing game. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit’s Ebron hopes to fit in quickly

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Lions WR Johnson had surgeries on knee and finger

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after his 61-yard field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Monday, Dec. 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Justin Tucker gives Ravens leg up in playoff hunt

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

FILE--In this Oct. 20, 2013 file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, left, and Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson exchange jerseys after their NFL football game in Detroit. Johnson takes the shirt off his back _ literally _ after some games to swap jerseys with an opponent. Johnson said he usually knows ahead of time when he's going to make a postgame trade, and doesn't plan to do it after Monday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, file)

Lions WR Calvin Johnson gives jerseys off his back

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson smiles during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Ravens safety Matt Elam: Calvin Johnson ‘pretty old’

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Wide receivers putting up big numbers, too

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90) sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn for a safety during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Lions overcome early mistakes, crush Packers

By Larry Lage - Associated Press