Calvin Johnson identifies Puka Nacua as potential record-breaker
CBS NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:17 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Calvin Johnson discussed the possibility of his NFL single-season receiving record being broken, naming Puka Nacua as a leading candidate. Johnson set the record in 2012 with 1,964 receiving yards. Nacua finished the last season with 1,715 yards despite missing a game. He plays alongside quarterback Matthew Stafford, who previously helped Johnson and Cooper Kupp post record-setting seasons. Johnson emphasized the need for a strong start and health to challenge the record.
- •Calvin Johnson believes Puka Nacua could challenge his receiving record.
- •Nacua finished with 1,715 yards last season, missing one game.
- •Both Johnson and Kupp set high marks with Stafford as quarterback.
- •Johnson noted the importance of starting strong and staying healthy.
- •Only a few players have eclipsed 1,900 receiving yards in NFL history.
- 5:17 PMCBS NFL — NFL legend Calvin Johnson thinks one player has a shot at breaking his single-season receiving record
"Megatron believes this young star has the right quarterback, offense and skill set to challenge the 14-year mark
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