It’s now official. Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson is now an Indianapolis Colt.
It’s official I’m a Colt https://t.co/DZg6dvH4TN
— andre johnson (@johnson80) March 11, 2015
It’s been a rocky ride for the former Miami Hurricane as he put up outstanding numbers despite never really playing in a system that maximized his talents nor never having a true franchise quarterback throwing passes his way. After a drama filled offseason and 2014 season, Johnson was finally granted a release and was able to pursue other opportunities.
That changes now as the Colts have young and rising star Andrew Luck under center. Johnson will join a wideout group that includes T.Y. Hilton and second year player Dante Moncrief. Johnson should start immediately and be the possession wide receiver Luck needs with the departure of Reggie Wayne.
During his twelve year Texans career, he put up outstanding numbers playing in former Texans head coach Gary Kubiak’s system that featured end zone targets to tight ends and running backs. Catching passes from quarterbacks such as Matt Schaub, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Colt Keenum and Ryan Mallet, Johnson still managed to catch 1012 passes for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns.
The six time All Pro, and seven time Pro Bowler, will join former Miami Hurricane running back Frank Gore in Indianapolis. Gore likewise played his entire career up to this point with the same team, the San Francisco Forty Niners. His new teammates seem very happy to have him!
Welcome to the @Colts @Johnson80… I’ve had a front row seat to your highlights for 6 years now.. God I’m happy you’re playing for us now — Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 11, 2015
Congratulations to Johnson and to the Colts as well for the excellent pickup and good LUCK (sorry not sorry) to you in the upcoming season! You can follow Johnson on twitter at @johnson80 and follow the Colts on twitter at @Colts.
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Updated:
Per NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, its a three year deal worth up to $21 million dollars.
The #Colts are paying WR Andre Johnson $21M over three years, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2015
