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10/21/2007

Calvin Johnson starting

It looks like Calvin Johnson will make the first start of his NFL career today against Tampa. Johnson is penciled into the starting lineup, ahead of Mike Furrey. The No. 2 pick in April's draft, Johnson was limited two weeks ago against Washington by a lower back bruise. He has 11 catches for 192 yards and two touchdowns this year.

Also, cornerback Stanley Edwards (groin) and tight end Sean McHugh (hand) are inactive for Sunday's game because of injuries. Nickel back Travis Fisher will start in Edwards' place and Rudy Sylvan, elevated from the practice squad Saturday, gets the nod for his blocking prowess at tight end.

Other inactives are: linebacker Anthony Cannon, offensive linemen Damien Woody and Manny Ramirez, defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis and newly-signed cornerback Dovonte Edwards.

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