Calvin Johnson expects decision in 'not-too-distant future'

— -- Just days after completing his ninth NFL season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson said Wednesday that he is evaluating his options for the future.

"Like many players at this stage of their career, I am currently evaluating options for my future," Johnson said in a statement. "I would expect to have a decision regarding this matter in the not-too-distant future."

Johnson, 30, has four years remaining on the seven-year contract he signed with the Lions in 2012. His base salary for next season is $15.95 million. Johnson's contract carries a cap hit of $24 million for the Lions next season.

"We obviously have profound respect for Calvin," the Lions said in a statement. "And certainly understand and appreciate his decision to give proper thought and consideration to his football future."

The Lions selected Johnson with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2007 NFL draft, and he has proceeded to have one of the most prolific careers in NFL history. He holds the single-season record for receiving yards with 1,964, set in 2012, and is No. 27 all time in receiving yards with 11,619. He has had six straight 1,000-yard seasons and was selected to the upcoming Pro Bowl. He is also No. 22 all time in receiving touchdowns with 83. He holds almost every significant Lions receiving record as well.

Johnson said he didn't know what his future held following Sunday's season finale against Chicago, including whether he will be with the club for a 10th season in 2016 and if it was his last game as a Lion.

"You never know, man," Johnson said after the Lions' win. "If it is, though, you want to go out like that, you know, [with] wins. Unfortunately we weren't able to make the playoffs or anything like that, but have a great team effort, not just this game but this whole second half of the season, it was a good one, good deal."

Johnson finished the season with 88 catches for 1,214 yards and 9 touchdowns for the 7-9 Lions.