Johnson was signed to a six-year, $39 million contract and was able to start training camp on time due to a timely contract negotiation. Johnson caps a 14-year career that appears headed toward immortality in Canton. 1 of 37 Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson speaks during a retirement ceremony at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in Houston. After Johnson announced his retirement during the 2016 season, current Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who played one season with Johnson in 2014, was asked if he thought Johnson is a Hall of Famer. "It was just a matter of when he was going to do it.". Former Texans general manager Charley Casserly made the call to draft Johnson in 2003 and gushed over the wideout during a Monday morning conversation with NFL Network. In an attempt to further address their large salary cap deficit, the New Orleans Saints released guard Nick Easton on Friday, according to the league's official transaction wire. Andre Johnson will sign one-day contract, retire with Texans By Michael Dixon The last game of Andre Johnson’s career came with the Tennessee Titans. Wide receiver Andre Johnson informed the Titans of his plans to retire Monday, the team announced. He spent time as a special assistant to the general manager but stepped away before the … The greatest player in Houston Texans history is finally coming home. Hopkins said simply, "In everybody's mind, not just mine. The 35-year-old Johnson is a seven-time Pro Bowl player now with Tennessee. His seven 1,000-yard campaigns are three more than Buffalo's Andre Reed, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Texans WR Andre Johnson signed a 1 day contract to retire as a Houston Texan. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Johnson tweeted Tuesday. Former NFL great Andre Johnson discusses his decision to retire, and his time with the Titans in 2016. Calvin Johnson, who retired after the 2015 season, may also have an interesting case. Johnson was reportedly told by Bill O'Brien before he left the Texans he wouldn't be a starter and wouldn't catch 40 balls in the 2015 season. Johnson was the third overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans. Johnson signed a one-day contract to retire … Andre Johnson finished his career with 1,062 catches for 14,185 yards, both good for 11th all time. Johnson returned this season to prove that he could outshine last year's numbers with the Colts and "worked like crazy to get back with the Tennessee Titans and try to find a way into their rotation at receiver," NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport said Monday on NFL Network's Good Morning Football. He went hard every rep, he was top of the charts in the offseason.". He will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Texans on Wednesday. The Houston Texans signed former wide receiver Andre Johnson to a one-day contract, allowing him to retire as a member of the team.. And Jerry Rice is acknowledged as the best receiver in football, but I'll say this: Andre had as much talent as Jerry Rice. But what are Johnson's Hall of Fame chances? Andre Johnson told his Titans teammates this morning that he plans to retire, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle (Twitter link).Johnson, 35, won’t finish out his 14th season in the NFL and will instead hang up his cleats, and the Titans have confirmed his decision. Andre Johnson retired Michigan, United States. Yesterday afternoon, Andre Johnson walked away from the NFL. Nick Shook takes a look at nine NFL teams that could make be Watt's new home. He had a professional approach to the game both on and off the field and in my … 80 hasn't been assigned. Johnson retired eight games into his tenure with the Titans, as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history steps away midway through an underwhelming 14th season. If Johnson does make it into Canton, it isn't likely to happen right away. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. ! 80 retired. The Titans announced on Monday that Johnson had informed the team of his decision to retire. I was fortunate enough to be around Art Monk in Washington and as great as Art was, I think Andre is ahead of him. Less than a week after Arian Foster waved farewell to the NFL, another former Texans luminary is calling it quits. "Andre was the biggest, fastest, most-talented wide receiver that I ever scouted. This was the case when receivers Tim Brown, Andre Reed and Marvin Harrison all came through at once. SportsRadio 610. He also had 70 touchdowns. "He's a Hall of Famer," said Casserly. Andre Johnson will retire a Texan, but will he be a Hall of Famer? The Houston Texans officially released J.J. Watt on Friday, which brings into question what the team's plans are for Deshaun Watson. Andre Johnson signs a one-day deal, which allowed him to retire as a Houston Texan. November 1, 2016 . But the numbers alone might not be enough right away. Voting for the Hall is often dubious, but Johnson deserves to be seen as a plug-and-play entry for Canton. "He's as good as Jerry Rice in many areas -- in all areas. Like another understated star wideout like Calvin Johnson, who also retired this year, Andre Johnson is not expected to hold a farewell press conference. He was a guy who set the example by the work ethic. Johnson, a former All-Pro receiver and seven-time Pro Bowl selection, could become their first. In 2012, he received an annual salary amounting to $700 thousand. The most important and accomplished player in Texans history, Johnson finishes his celebrated career with a whopping 1,062 regular-season catches for 14,185 yards and 70 touchdowns. Johnson has served in off-field roles with the Texans since his retirement. Because receivers of this era, playing in a pass-first league and with rules favoring offensive players, will all have such impressive receiving statistics, there will probably be many players who are voted into the final 15 for the Hall of Fame. Unlike for a quarterback or head coach, receiver is not typically a position where a team's performance affects a player's Hall of Fame chances, but players are often judged by how they perform in those bigger games. The J.J. Watt era in Houston is over. Johnson is a strong candidate for the Hall of Fame, but he is going to be eligible at a difficult time for his position because of all the wide receivers who will have similarly big numbers. His rookie contract included over $13.501 million in guaranteed compensation. I’m a little sad as I write this post, due to the fond memories I have of them both as a player and an individual. Andre Johnson. Retired Texans WR Andre Johnson: Nothing good has happened since Jack Easterby walked into building By Brandon Scott. Johnson will probably come into the voting with Steve Smith, who is 12th in receptions and seventh all time in yards, and possibly Anquan Boldin and Reggie Wayne, who is 10th in both receptions and yards. Andre beats the shit out Cortland just likes he deserves. Johnson was a non-factor last season with the Colts and buried on the roster this autumn in Tennessee, with just nine catches for 85 yards and two scores -- with all of it coming prior to Week 6. Some of his best years came with a younger Matt Schaub, who tossed the ball during four of Johnson's seven 1,000-yard seasons. Often, when there are multiple players at the same position up for induction at the same time, they'll cancel each other out, thus making it tougher to advance in the voting. Former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson said it "would be great" if he could sign a one-day contract and retire as a Houston Texan and have his No. The Fritz Pollard Alliance issued a strongly worded statement Friday titled "A Failure of Leadership by The Jacksonville Jaguars" in response to the team's decision to hire former Iowa strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle as its director of sports performance. AP Photo/Patric Schneider NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. He's the Texans' all-time receiving leader and, including his season with the Indianapolis Colts and half-season with the Tennessee Titans, he finished his career with 1,062 catches for 14,185 yards, both good for 11th all time. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson retired on Monday, the team announced. A massive-bodied, 6-foot-3, 219-pound lead pass-catcher with the requisite speed, hand strength and physical traits to shred opposing cornerbacks, Johnson was a constant starry presence on a Texans squad that struggled to pair him with a premier quarterback. Two of my favorite all-time Texans are now retired from the NFL. That said, it would be a surprise if Andre Johnson doesn't see his bust in Canton someday. Oh yes, this is going to be a sentimental read. 80 will probably be visible somewhere at NRG Stadium. The Pouncey brothers didn't enter the NFL at the same time, but they are leaving together. We worked him out at the University of Miami on grass. Wide receiver Andre Johnson has told the Tennessee Titans he is retiring, the team announced Monday. He played two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, retiring after the … And on top of it, his work ethic was off the charts. Following David Carr's run in Houston, the Texans matched Johnson with the likes of Tony Banks, Dave Ragone, Sage Rosenfels, Matt Leinart, T.J. Yates and Case Keenum. Wide receiver Andre Johnson has told the Tennessee Titans he is retiring after 14 seasons, the team announced Monday. ", Texans coach Bill O'Brien said he thought Johnson will "go down as one of the best receivers to ever play the game.". HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans don't have any numbers retired or a ring of honor for former players yet, but one day, Andre Johnson's No. He played in the National Football League for the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tennessee Titans as the teams’ wide receiver. "Hopefully it … “Going back to his days at … #Texans will sign Andre Johnson to a one-day contract so that he can officially retire as a member of the Texans organization. It … Andre Johnson is a former American football wide receiver who played the majority of his career with the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). J.J. Watt the latest departure in exodus of Houston stars, Texans give J.J. Watt, most beloved player in franchise history, chance to win elsewhere, Social media reaction to Houston Texans' release of J.J. Watt, Best fits for J.J. Watt: Five teams that could sign the future Hall of Famer, Texans release Watt; initial interest in DE high, NFL experts predict: Saints' 2021 QB, Watson's landing spot, Super Bowl LVI pick, more, Rootes resigns as Texans' overhaul continues. — Andre Johnson (@johnson80) January 12, 2021 @johnson80 Johnson then went on to slam Jack Easterby , the team's executive vice president … The now retired Texans star issued a … Currently in Tennessee, the 35-year-old Johnson spent last season with the Colts after 12 sensational campaigns with the Texans, who made him the third overall pick of the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Miami. during a Monday morning conversation with NFL Network. And he played fast on the tape. Here is the video I did of his ceremony. "Going back to his days at … ", Not only did Tom Brady win his seventh Super Bowl, but he became the first NFL player to win a title in three decades and the first to win a championship amid administrations of four presidents.Â. Former Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson caught the attention of NFL fans everywhere with a simple tweet on Tuesday. Wide receiver Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract and officially retire as a member of the Houston Texans, per numerous sources. Jaguars HC Urban Meyer revealed that the early session came at his suggestion. J.J. Watt is a free agent for the first time in his career after the Houston Texans released the three-time Defensive Player of the Year on Friday. Wide receiver Andre Johnson informed the Titans of his plans to retire Monday, the team announced. How hard he practiced. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. Andre Johnson, almost certainly a future Hall of Famer, is retiring after 14 seasons in a career mainly spent with the Houston Texans. — Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) April 17, 2017 Now, onto the more important matter for Houston Texan fans, and a sign that our little franchise is, at the very least, going through football puberty, Andre Johnson becomes the … The veteran, though, saw his snaps wither away and "it was time for Andre Johnson to step away -- there was nothing left to prove," Rapoport said. Johnson's statistics cement his status as one of the best receivers in NFL history, and along with three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt, he is arguably one of the two best Texans ever. There's a good chance it never will again. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Andre Johnson & Arian Foster Retire from the NFL Andre Johnson & Arian Foster Retire from the NFL. All eventually made it into the Hall of Fame, but they had to wait far longer than many expected. "There's not many players, when you draft them -- even when you draft them high -- that you figure are going to be Pro Bowl players and dominant players ... but Andre did," Casserly said. On March 9, 2015, it seemed like the day when Andre Johnson would happily retire a Houston Texan was eons away, not so much chronologically, but psychologically. "The Texans organization is known for wasting players' careers," the retired wide receiver said, also directing his anger at exec Jack Easterby. Retired Professional American football player Andre Johnson has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Johnson played a dozen seasons for the Texans and is their all-time leading receiver. He ran 4.35. This guy was a dominant, dominant player in the National Football League. Join to Connect Freelance. Retired Houston Texans star Andre Johnson is taking shots at his former team over the Deshaun Watson saga: "The Texans organization is known for wasting players' careers." One of the NFL's best receivers of the past 15 years called it a career on Monday as Andre Johnson announced his retirement. Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin appeared on "Good Morning Football" and explained the circumstances that led to him losing his phone during this week's boat parade and the role teammate Scotty Miller played. Chris Doyle will no longer be apart of the Jaguars' organization. Football types can overthink Johnson's destiny, but his incredible stretch of top-shelf play at the highest level paint the picture of Canton-bound wonder. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year and the Texans mutually agreed to part ways on Friday. Owens was passed over for the Hall of Fame for the second consecutive year in February. Offering as honest a take as it gets, Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, 41, admitted he didn't think it was possible for Tom Brady to be as great as he was in his age-43 season.Â. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. ", Said Casserly: "To get a guy that big, that fast, that's a great player -- now that's a rare situation. "His next stop's the Hall of Fame. Of the 12 receivers who had more than 14,000 receiving yards in their career and are eligible for the Hall of Fame, Terrell Owens and Isaac Bruce have not been voted in. He steps away from the game as … Team owner Cal McNair told NFL Network Insider Deshaun Watson they expect Watson to remain on the team. Unfortunately for Johnson, the Texans made the playoffs only twice in his 12 seasons in Houston, and he played in only four playoff games, never advancing past the divisional round. Andre Johnson will retire a Texan, but will he be a Hall of Famer? He severed ties with NFL agents Michael Huyghue and Jeff Moorad before hiring sports attorney Don West, Jr. to negotiate his rookie contract with the Texans. Amid criticism of his hiring as Jacksonville's director of sports performance, Doyle resigned from the club on Friday night, the team announced. Because the Texans played their first season in 2002, they don't have a player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Andre Lamont Johnson was born on July 11, 1981 in Miami, Florida. Johnson, 35, was the number three overall pick of the 2003 NFL draft after starring for the Miami Hurricanes. Niners team president Al Guido joined NFL Network's NFL NOW on Friday to discuss the team's effort to help the vaccination process with the team facility operating as a COVID-19 vaccination site. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Andre Johnson signed a one-day contract so he could officially retire from the NFL as member of the Houston Texans on Wednesday. Top prospect Trevor Lawrence held his own pro day Friday ahead of a pending operation on his non-throwing shoulder. According to the Texans, Johnson was honored at a … Maurkice and Mike Pouncey announced Friday that they are retiring after 11 and 10 seasons, respectively. Tennessee Titans wide receiver Andre Johnson is retiring from the NFL after 14 seasons, the team announced on Monday. Johnson left Houston after the 2014 season, and since then the No. "He just didn't play for the 49ers and a Super Bowl team with Super Bowl, Hall of Fame quarterbacks in their prime," Casserly said.