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Lions might be without WR Johnson until November

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October 16, 2014 at 1:09 pm.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81). Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson missed practice again on Thursday and likely will miss Week 7 with a high ankle sprain.

In fact, Johnson has said he doesn’t want to play if he is just going to be used as a decoy. He sat out last week’s win over the Minnesota Vikings.

The 29-year-old Johnson has compiled only 22 receptions and two touchdowns in this injury-marred season.

Coach Jim Caldwell has hinted that “Megatron” could sit out this week against the New Orleans Saints and the following week against the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions have a bye week after the Falcons game.

The next time Johnson takes the field could be when the Lions return to action after their bye week on Nov. 9 against the Miami Dolphins.

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