Andre Johnson
{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
{{other people}}
{{Use American English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Andre Johnson
| image = Andre Johnson 2010.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Johnson with the Houston Texans in 2010
| current_team =
| number = 80
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|07|11|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Miami, Florida, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 229
| high_school = Miami Senior
| college = Miami (FL) (2000–2002)
| draftyear = 2003
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 3
| pastteams =
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2003}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2015}})
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2016}})
| pastcoaching =
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2019}})
Special advisor
| highlights =
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2006, 2012)
- 7× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008–2010, 2012, 2013)
- 2× NFL receptions leader (2006, 2008)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (2008, 2009)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003)
- Houston Texans Ring of Honor
- BCS national champion (2001)
- Third-team All-American (2002)
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Houston Sports Hall of Fame
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 1,062
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 14,185
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 70
| pfr = JohnAn02
| HOF = andre-johnson
}}
Andre Lamont Johnson (born July 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for 14 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Houston Texans. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, and was selected by the Texans third overall in the 2003 NFL draft. He is 11th all-time in NFL career receptions,{{Cite web |title=NFL Receptions Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_career.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415095154/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_career.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} and in NFL receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=NFL Receiving Yards Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_career.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190225161639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_career.htm |archive-date=February 25, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson holds nearly every Texans receiving record.{{Cite web |title=NFL Receiving Yards per Game Career Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_per_g_career.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217215239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_per_g_career.htm |archive-date=December 17, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
During his career, Johnson was a seven-time NFL Pro Bowler, named to four All-Pro teams, and emerged as one of the NFL's most productive wide receivers of his era. In 2024, Johnson was selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, becoming the first player to start their career with the Texans to be inducted.{{Cite web |date=February 8, 2024 |title= Andre Johnson Becomes Houston Texans' first Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/andre-johnson-become-houston-texans-first-pro-football-hall-of-fame-inductee |access-date=February 8, 2024 |website=Houston Texans}}
Early life
Johnson was born in Miami, on July 11, 1981. He attended Miami Senior High School, where he graduated in 1999. He played high school football and was rated as one of the top prospects in the country.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson, Miami Senior , Wide Receiver |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Andre-Johnson-15393/high-school-6908/ |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=247Sports}} As a senior, Johnson caught 32 passes for 931 yards and was named a Parade All-American.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson – Football |url=http://hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=898 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301140231/https://hurricanesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=898 |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |publisher=University of Miami Athletics}}
College career
Johnson enrolled at the University of Miami, where he was a standout wide receiver on the Miami Hurricanes football team from 2000 to 2003.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andre-johnson-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190512103436/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andre-johnson-1.html |archive-date=May 12, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}} He was co-MVP of the 2002 Rose Bowl, in which the Hurricanes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers by a score of 37–14 to cap an undefeated season and their fifth national championship.{{Cite web |title=Rose Bowl – Nebraska vs Miami (FL) Box Score, January 3, 2002 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-01-03-miami-fl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074725/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-01-03-miami-fl.html |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}} In that game, Johnson connected with quarterback Ken Dorsey for two touchdowns and 199 yards. Johnson finished his college career catching 92 passes for 1,831 yards (19.9-yard average) and 20 touchdowns. His 1,831 receiving yards is ranked fifth on the University of Miami's all-time career list.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson Career Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andre-johnson-1/gamelog/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074811/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andre-johnson-1/gamelog/ |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Miami (FL) Hurricanes Receiving |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-fl/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922090800/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/miami-fl/ |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}}
Johnson was inducted into the Miami Sports Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014, at a ceremony in Miami.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson – University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame |url=http://www.umsportshalloffame.com/andre-johnson.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074621/http://www.umsportshalloffame.com/andre-johnson.html |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=UM Sports Hall of Fame}}
As a University of Miami player, Johnson also ran for the Hurricanes track and field team. In 2002, he won the Big East 60-meter dash with a time of 6.81 seconds at the Big East Indoor Championship and followed that up by winning the 100-meter dash with a career-best time of 10.59 seconds at the Big East Outdoor Championships. He won the 200-meter dash at the 2003 GMAC Championships with a career-best time of 21.48 seconds. Also a top competitor in the 400 meters, he ran a career-best time of 46.47 seconds in the finals of the 2003 FHSAA Class 3A Championships.
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="3"| Receiving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | TD |
| 2000 | Miami
| 11 || 3 || 57 || 1 | |
| 2001 | Miami
| 11 || 37 || 682 || 10 | |
| 2002 | Miami
| 12 || 52 || 1,092 || 9 | |
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/andre-johnson-1.html Total] || 35 || 92 || 1,831 || 20 |
Professional career
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| note = All values from NFL Combine, except for 40-yd and 20-ss from Miami Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson, Miami (FL), 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=935&DraftYear=2003 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828011953/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=935&DraftYear=2003 |archive-date=August 28, 2021 |access-date=November 2, 2010 |website=draftscout.com}}
}}
=Houston Texans=
==2003==
Johnson was selected in the first round with the third overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102170332/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |archive-date=November 2, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |date=July 18, 2003 |title=Dupree back in NFL as scout with Redskins |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=1582445&type=columnist |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224637/https://www.espn.com/espn/print?id=1582445&type=columnist |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} 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. His rookie contract included over $13.501 million in guaranteed compensation.{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2003 |title=Carr has target as Texans sign top pick Johnson |url=http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0722/1584068.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224637/http://static.espn.go.com/nfl/news/2003/0722/1584068.html |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}
In Johnson's rookie season, he started and played in all 16 games, recording 66 receptions for 976 yards and four touchdowns for the 5–11 Texans.{{Cite web |title=2003 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2003.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104204550/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2003.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He had three games going over the 100-yard mark on the year, one of which was his first NFL multi-touchdown game in week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 42–14 loss.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – September 21st, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309210htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220111125956/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309210htx.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2003.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029031023/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2003.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2004==
Johnson's breakout year came in 2004 when he combined with Texans quarterback David Carr to record 79 catches for 1,142 yards and six touchdowns in the Texans 7–9 season.{{Cite web |title=2004 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2004.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104204645/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2004.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He had four games going over the 100-yard mark, including a 170-yard, two-touchdown day against the Minnesota Vikings in week 5.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 10th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200410100htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429183520/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200410100htx.htm |archive-date=April 29, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was selected to his first Pro Bowl in recognition of his successful season.{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009132137/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/probowl.htm |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2005==
In week 12, Johnson had 12 receptions for 159 yards and a touchdown against the St. Louis Rams in a 33–27 loss.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Houston Texans – November 27th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200511270htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120204/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200511270htx.htm |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 16, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had seven receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in a 38–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans – December 24th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512240htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414080516/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512240htx.htm |archive-date=April 14, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson played in 13 games due to injury and had 63 receptions with 688 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans finished a franchise-worst 2–14.{{Cite web |title=2005 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2005.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074715/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2005.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} When interviewed in 2012, Johnson said that he was frustrated with the team's struggles, even saying that at times he "didn't want to get up and go to work", but knew that with a new franchise, struggles were expected and he wanted to be there to see the team make the next step.{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=John |date=December 9, 2012 |title=Staying the course in Houston produces a payoff for Andre Johnson |url=http://bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/12/09/staying-course-houston-produces-payoff-for-andre-johnson/4w29CnkZtdKvlTbyL5J0lO/story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122170136/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/12/09/staying-course-houston-produces-payoff-for-andre-johnson/4w29CnkZtdKvlTbyL5J0lO/story.html |archive-date=January 22, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=The Boston Globe}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2006==
File:Andre Johnson Texans 2006-09-24-1618393.jpg
Johnson returned from injury and started all 16 games.{{Cite web |title=2006 Houston Texans Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2006_roster.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701054939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2006_roster.htm |archive-date=July 1, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In week 3, against Washington, he had 11 receptions for 152 yards in a 31–15 loss.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Houston Texans – September 24th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609240htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117143357/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609240htx.htm |archive-date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 4, against the Miami Dolphins, he earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week with nine receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown in a 17–15 victory.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 1st, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074616/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610010htx.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Week 4 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/week_4.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074647/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/week_4.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He led the NFL in receptions with 103 and finished with 1,147 yards and five touchdowns in the Texans 6–10 season.{{Cite web |title=2006 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2006.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104204952/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2006.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He made his second Pro Bowl appearance.{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808015249/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/receiving.htm |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2007==
On March 3, 2007, the Texans signed Johnson to a six-year extension; the deal was worth $60 million and includes $15 million in guarantees.{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=March 3, 2007 |title=Texans create cap room, ink Johnson to extension |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786880 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081214135112/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2786880 |archive-date=December 14, 2008 |access-date=June 23, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}}
Johnson started the 2007 season with seven receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in a 20–3 victory in week 1.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – September 9th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910022833/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090htx.htm |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 2, against the Carolina Panthers, he had seven receptions for 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a 34–21 victory.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers – September 16th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709160car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220917023833/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709160car.htm |archive-date=September 17, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Starting in week 3, Johnson missed seven games due to injury.{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2007 |title=Texans WR Johnson frustrated by knee injury |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-wr-johnson-frustrated-by-knee-injury-09000d5d80368b34 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203114045/https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-wr-johnson-frustrated-by-knee-injury-09000d5d80368b34 |archive-date=December 3, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} He returned mid-season to finish with 851 receiving yards and a career-high eight receiving touchdowns as the Texans went 8–8.{{Cite web |title=2007 Houston Texans Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2007.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314174354/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2007.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He led the league in receiving yards per game in 2007 with 95.6.{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201030432/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/receiving.htm |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2008==
For his efforts in the month of October, Johnson earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month. In the month, he had 41 total receptions and had games with 131, 178, 141, and 143 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – October 5th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810050htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308152146/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810050htx.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 12th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810120htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314042816/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810120htx.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Houston Texans – October 19th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810190htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221104205345/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810190htx.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2022 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans – October 26th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810260htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314043030/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810260htx.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=NFL Players of the Month |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929204108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/players-of-the-month.htm |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201112022236/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/index.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On December 14, 2008, Johnson recorded his first 200-yard game with 207 yards and one touchdown in the Texans' 13–12 win over their AFC South rival Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – December 14th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812140htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074630/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812140htx.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Johnson finished the 2008 season recording career highs in receptions and receiving yards totaling 115 receptions for 1,575 yards (both of which lead the league) and touchdown receptions with eight.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} This same season, Johnson became the first player in NFL history to record seven games with at least 10 receptions. He was named to the Pro Bowl and was a First-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316160330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023905/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/allpro.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2009==
In week 2, against the Tennessee Titans, Johnson had ten receptions for 149 yards and two touchdowns in the 34–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – September 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314174119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200oti.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 5, against the Arizona Cardinals, he had eight receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns in the 28–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals – October 11th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910110crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910110crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had eight receptions for 135 yards in the 28–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals – October 18th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180cin.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314043006/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910180cin.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 14, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had 11 receptions for 193 yards and two touchdowns in the 34–7 victory.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans – December 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912130htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922204832/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912130htx.htm |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He followed that up with nine receptions for 196 receiving yards in the 16–13 victory over the St. Louis Rams in week 15.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at St. Louis Rams – December 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629155333/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912200ram.htm |archive-date=June 29, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2009 season, Johnson once again led the league in receiving yards with 1,569 on 101 receptions and a career-high nine touchdowns to lead the Texans to a 9–7 record, the first winning record in franchise history.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315200358/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/receiving.htm |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2009 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2009.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314174317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2009.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Johnson joined Jerry Rice as the only two receivers since the merger to lead the league in receiving yards in consecutive seasons.{{Cite web |title=NFL Receiving Yards Year-by-Year Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_year_by_year.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130612231045/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rec_yds_year_by_year.htm |archive-date=June 12, 2013 |access-date=November 6, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} However, the Texans narrowly missed the playoffs on tiebreakers to the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets, who also finished with a 9–7 record but had better conference records.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321050728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/index.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Once again, Johnson was named to both the Pro Bowl and the First-team All-Pro.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003004920/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2010==
File:Andre Johnson - Houston Texans.jpg' training camp in 2010]]
File:Andre Johnson of Houston Texans.jpg
On August 4, 2010, Johnson became the highest paid wide receiver in NFL history when he signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him under contract through the 2016 season.{{Cite web |date=August 5, 2010 |title=Andre Johnson signs two-year, $38.5 million contract extension with Houston Texans |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/andre-johnson-signs-two-year-38-5-million-contract-extension-houston-texans-article-1.203879 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123214611/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/andre-johnson-signs-two-year-38-5-million-contract-extension-houston-texans-article-1.203879 |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=New York Daily News |agency=Associated Press}}
In week 2, a 30–27 victory over the Washington Redskins, he had 12 receptions for 158 yards and a touchdown to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Washington Redskins – September 19th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074720/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009190was.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 2 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_2.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074736/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_2.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In week 6, against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had eight receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown in the 35–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702193542/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170htx.htm |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had nine receptions for 146 yards and a touchdown in the 31–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 14th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011140jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115081454/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011140jax.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 12, against the Tennessee Titans, Johnson became the first player in NFL history to have 60 or more receptions in each of his first eight seasons.{{Cite web |title=Titans vs. Texans – Game Recap – November 28, 2010 |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301128034 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304102006/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301128034 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} In the same game, he fought Tennessee Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan. After being jammed hard off the line of scrimmage by Finnegan to the head and neck area repeatedly throughout the game, Johnson lost his temper and pulled off Finnegan's helmet. Finnegan then removed and threw Johnson's helmet down-field and was promptly thrown to the ground by his jersey. Johnson then proceeded to strike Finnegan on the back of his head and neck before being pulled away by the referee. Johnson and Finnegan were ejected from the game, but not suspended. Both were fined $25,000 for their unsportsmanlike actions. In week 13, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had six receptions for 149 yards in the 34–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles – December 2nd, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012020phi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421154546/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012020phi.htm |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game, he had nine receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns against the Baltimore Ravens in the 34–28 loss.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans – December 13th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423043633/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012130htx.htm |archive-date=April 23, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson finished the 2010 season with 86 receptions for 1,216 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006195253/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was invited to the 2011 Pro Bowl, but the Texans finished 6–10 and missed the playoffs once again.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023404/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602002517/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/index.htm |archive-date=June 2, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was ranked seventh by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2011==
File:Andre Johnson restrained.jpg in 2010]]
File:Andre Johnson (WR) - Houston Texans.jpg
In the first three weeks, Johnson had caught seven passes in each of the first three games for at least 90 yards per game and had two touchdown catches.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821093903/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110htx.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Miami Dolphins – September 18th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074557/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109180mia.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints – September 25th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109250nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928184013/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109250nor.htm |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} However, just as running back Arian Foster had returned from a hamstring injury, Johnson suffered one of his own in week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In the second quarter, as Johnson caught a pass from Matt Schaub, he went down untouched, grabbing his right hamstring.{{Cite web |last=McGee |first=Ryan |date=November 15, 2011 |title=McGee: A day in the life of the Texans' trainer |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7237289/nfl-andre-johnson-hamstring-injury-provides-glimpse-houston-texans-skilled-trainers-action |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922203833/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7237289/nfl-andre-johnson-hamstring-injury-provides-glimpse-houston-texans-skilled-trainers-action |archive-date=September 22, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} The injury caused him to miss nine games and playing limited snaps in the other three.{{Cite web |title=2011 Houston Texans Injuries |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2011_injuries.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922135744/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2011_injuries.htm |archive-date=September 22, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Johnson finished the season with career-lows in games played (7), receptions (33), yards (492), and touchdowns (2), but the Texans, in their tenth season in the NFL, made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history by winning the AFC South Division with a 10–6 record.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321152713/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2011/index.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
Johnson made his playoff debut against the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round on January 7, 2012. In the game, Johnson had five receptions for 90 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown catch.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans – January 7th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201070htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171210073228/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201070htx.htm |archive-date=December 10, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} The Texans won 31–10 and advanced to the Divisional Round where they fell to the Baltimore Ravens 20–13. Johnson caught eight passes for 111 yards in the losing effort.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens – January 15th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was ranked 15th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407054434/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2012==
Johnson started off the 2012 season with eight receptions for 119 receiving yards and one touchdown in a 30–10 victory over the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602012350/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090htx.htm |archive-date=June 2, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 6, Johnson became the first Texan in franchise history to reach the 10,000 receiving yards milestone during a loss to the Green Bay Packers in 2012.{{Cite web |date=October 16, 2012 |title=Andre 10,000 |url=https://www.battleredblog.com/2012/10/16/3509876/reason-to-celebrate-andre-10000 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074916/https://www.battleredblog.com/2012/10/16/3509876/reason-to-celebrate-andre-10000 |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Battle Red Blog}}
On November 18, 2012, Johnson had the best game of his career in a week 11 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He had 14 receptions for 273 yards in that game, including the 48-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime.{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans – November 18th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211180htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130091205/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211180htx.htm |archive-date=January 30, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} His receiving total was ninth-most in a game in NFL history and was the most for any receiver since Terrell Owens had 283 yards for the San Francisco 49ers in 2000.{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2012 |title=Who's better: Andre or Calvin Johnson? |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/56337/whos-better-andre-or-calvin-johnson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124182443/https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/56337/whos-better-andre-or-calvin-johnson |archive-date=January 24, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On November 22, Johnson had nine receptions for 188 yards in a week 12 victory, again in overtime, over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Thursday, crossing 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth time in his career. Johnson set the NFL record for the highest receiving total in back-to-back games with 461 yards, beating the previous record of 450 yards set by Chad Johnson.{{Cite web |last=Kuharsky |first=Paul |date=November 22, 2012 |title=Andre Johnson: Best back-to-back ever |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/43967/andre-johnson-best-back-to-back-ever |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210115154804/https://www.espn.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/43967/andre-johnson-best-back-to-back-ever |archive-date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Detroit Lions – November 22nd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211220det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216090142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211220det.htm |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Due to Johnson's efforts, he was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month.{{Cite web |last=Laymance |first=Reid |date=November 29, 2012 |title=Andre Johnson named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/11/andre-johnson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202092617/http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/11/andre-johnson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month/ |archive-date=December 2, 2012 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Ultimate Texans}} In week 15, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had 11 receptions for 151 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 29–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180216084504/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160htx.htm |archive-date=February 16, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the regular season finale against the Colts, he had 12 receptions for 141 receiving yards in the 28–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – December 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007070320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300clt.htm |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Johnson finished the 2012 NFL season second in receiving yards with a career-high 1,598 yards after Calvin Johnson and fourth in receptions with 112 receptions after Johnson, Brandon Marshall, and Wes Welker.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209153926/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm |archive-date=February 9, 2014 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201004013910/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/receiving.htm |archive-date=October 4, 2020 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Larry |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Reviewing Bears season by the numbers |url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006093201/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Reviewing-Bears-season-by-the-numbers/527155e6-2790-458c-a3df-c26aaf2c136c |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |website=Chicago Bears}} Johnson had one of the best seasons of his career even though he played through a groin injury that limited his production during the first half of the season. Many analysts doubted he would not be able to return to top form after his injury in 2011 and his limited production during the first half of the season.{{Cite web |last=Lester |first=Ryan |date=October 25, 2012 |title=Fantasy Football: Is Andre Johnson Still Elite? |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1383325-fantasy-football-is-andre-johnson-still-elite |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116124423/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1383325-fantasy-football-is-andre-johnson-still-elite |archive-date=January 16, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} Johnson had his third 1,500+ yard season in his career. He is tied with Marvin Harrison for the second-most 1,500+ yard seasons with three, after Jerry Rice who has four.{{Cite web |last=Reyna |first=Ryan |date=November 29, 2012 |title=Andre Johnson Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month |url=https://torotimes.com/2012/11/29/andre-johnson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014060532/http://torotimes.com/2012/11/29/andre-johnson-named-afc-offensive-player-of-the-month/ |archive-date=October 14, 2016 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Toro Times}} Johnson was selected to play in the 2013 Pro Bowl, his sixth selection of his career.{{Cite web |last=Dunlevy |first=Nate |date=December 26, 2012 |title=8 Texans' Stars Rewarded with Pro Bowl Selections |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1458600-eight-texans-stars-rewarded-with-pro-bowl-selections |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121229153102/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1458600-eight-texans-stars-rewarded-with-pro-bowl-selections |archive-date=December 29, 2012 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report}} Johnson was voted onto the 2012 All-Pro Team's Second-team, his fifth All-Pro selection in his career. He was ranked 14th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112165406/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2013==
Johnson started out the 2013 season with 12 receptions for 146 receiving yards in a 31–28 victory over the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at San Diego Chargers – September 9th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309090sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824220847/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309090sdg.htm |archive-date=August 24, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 4, against the Seattle Seahawks, he had nine receptions for 110 yards in the 23–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Houston Texans – September 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314042743/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290htx.htm |archive-date=March 14, 2018 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 9, against the Indianapolis Colts, he had nine receptions for 229 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns in the 27–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – November 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327172447/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311030htx.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the game, Johnson became the second-fastest player in NFL history to reach 12,000 career receiving yards.{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=November 4, 2013 |title=Andre Johnson sets multiple records with 3 TD game |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/andre-johnson-sets-multiple-records-with-3-td-game-11731115 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224655/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/andre-johnson-sets-multiple-records-with-3-td-game-11731115 |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=www.houstontexans.com |language=en-US}} In week 11, against the Oakland Raiders, he had ten receptions for 116 receiving yards in the 28–23 loss.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171116032445/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170htx.htm |archive-date=November 16, 2017 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In week 13, against the New England Patriots, he had eight receptions for 121 receiving yards in the 34–31 loss.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Houston Texans – December 1st, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003012753/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010htx.htm |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the following game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had 13 receptions for 154 receiving yards in the 27–20 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – December 5th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312050jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220110194509/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312050jax.htm |archive-date=January 10, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He appeared in and started all 16 games for the Texans.{{Cite web |title=2013 Houston Texans Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2013_roster.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301140023/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2013_roster.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He had 109 receptions for 1,407 yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074743/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2013 |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was named to his final Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307082346/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 7, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2014.{{Cite web |title=2014 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112164602/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2014-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=November 12, 2021 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
==2014==
In the 2014 season, Johnson appeared in, and started, 15 games.{{Cite web |title=2014 Houston Texans Starters, Roster, & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2014_roster.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301074618/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2014_roster.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} He had 85 receptions for 936 yards and three touchdowns in what was his final season with the Texans.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
On March 2, 2015, Johnson was informed that he would not be starting for the Texans for the 2015 season. He was given permission to seek a trade and if unsuccessful, he requested to be cut. After failing to find a team willing to trade for Johnson, the Texans released him on March 9, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=March 9, 2015 |title=Andre Johnson released by Houston Texans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andre-johnson-released-by-houston-texans-0ap3000000476574 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309223725/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476574/article/andre-johnson-released-by-houston-texans |archive-date=March 9, 2015 |access-date=March 9, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}
= Indianapolis Colts =
On March 11, 2015, Johnson agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 11, 2015 |title=Andre Johnson announces he's signed with Colts |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andre-johnson-announces-he-s-signed-with-colts-0ap3000000478244 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312095431/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000478244/article/andre-johnson-announces-hes-signed-with-colts |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=March 11, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}
With the retirement of Reggie Wayne, 34-year-old Johnson began the 2015 season as the NFL's active leader in receiving yards, which he remained until passed by Steve Smith Sr. in week 4 of 2016. The best game of Johnson's 2015 season came against his former team, the Houston Texans, where he caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – October 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510080htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121071233/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510080htx.htm |archive-date=January 21, 2018 |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Johnson was released on March 9, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Holder |first=Stephen |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Report: Colts to release WR Andre Johnson |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/03/04/report-colts-release-wr-andre-johnson/81311966/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211209105207/https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2016/03/04/report-colts-release-wr-andre-johnson/81311966/ |archive-date=December 9, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=The Indianapolis Star |language=en-US}} In his only season with the Colts, Johnson made 41 receptions for 503 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Mike |date=March 4, 2016 |title=Andre Johnson latest one-season blunder at receiver for Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/16091/andre-johnson-follows-heyward-bey-and-nicks-as-receivers-that-didnt-work-out-for-the-colts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304160826/http://espn.go.com/blog/indianapolis-colts/post/_/id/16091/andre-johnson-follows-heyward-bey-and-nicks-as-receivers-that-didnt-work-out-for-the-colts |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=March 5, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}
= Tennessee Titans =
On July 29, 2016, Johnson agreed to a two-year contract with the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=July 29, 2016 |title=Andre Johnson agrees to two-year deal with Titans |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andre-johnson-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-titans-0ap3000000677694 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731213057/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000677694/article/andre-johnson-to-sign-with-titans |archive-date=July 31, 2016 |access-date=July 29, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} In his lone season with the Titans and final season in the NFL, he appeared in only eight games and started four. He had nine receptions for 85 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=February 28, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}} One of his touchdowns was a fourth down game-winner against the Detroit Lions in week 2 from Marcus Mariota.{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Andre Johnson Hauls in Game-Winning TD for Titans |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/andre-johnson-hauls-in-game-winning-td-for-titans-17713817 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224645/https://www.tennesseetitans.com/news/andre-johnson-hauls-in-game-winning-td-for-titans-17713817 |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=November 13, 2018 |website=TitansOnline.com}}
=Retirement=
Johnson announced his retirement on October 31, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=October 31, 2016 |title=Andre Johnson retires after 14 seasons in NFL |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/andre-johnson-retires-after-14-seasons-in-nfl-0ap3000000731285 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101042606/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000731285/article/andre-johnson-retires-after-14-seasons-in-nfl |archive-date=November 1, 2016 |access-date=October 31, 2016 |publisher=National Football League}}{{Cite web |last=Wyatt, Jim |date=October 31, 2016 |title=Andre Johnson Retiring from the NFL |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Andre-Johnson-Retiring-from-the-NFL/792d52f5-067e-4145-a03e-7b4606a4e40a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101041436/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Andre-Johnson-Retiring-from-the-NFL/792d52f5-067e-4145-a03e-7b4606a4e40a |archive-date=November 1, 2016 |access-date=October 31, 2016 |website=TitansOnline.com}} On April 19, 2017, Johnson signed a one-day contract with the Texans so he could officially retire as a member of the team.{{Cite web |last=Sidhu, Deepi |date=April 19, 2017 |title=Andre Johnson retires as a Texan |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Andre-Johnson-retires-as-a-Texan/c982ddb8-02a2-45c4-88d8-1b777561787a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171227111114/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Andre-Johnson-retires-as-a-Texan/c982ddb8-02a2-45c4-88d8-1b777561787a |archive-date=December 27, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2017 |website=HoustonTexans.com}} During his farewell press conference he said his only regret was not bringing a championship to Houston and "even when I was with the Colts and the Titans, my heart never left this place."{{Cite web |date=April 19, 2017 |title=Andre Johnson Breaks Down Crying During NFL Retirement Speech |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704653-andre-johnson-breaks-down-crying-during-nfl-retirement-speech |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224644/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2704653-andre-johnson-breaks-down-crying-during-nfl-retirement-speech |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=April 19, 2017 |website=Bleacher Report}} On November 19, 2017, Johnson was the first-ever inductee into the Texans Ring of Honor.{{Cite web |last=Sidhu, Deepi |date=November 19, 2017 |title=Andre Johnson immortalized in Texans Ring of Honor |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Andre-Johnson-immortalized-in-Texans-Ring-of-Honor/2ebd7287-3d4d-4145-940a-0f4fd83af62d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311052557/http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Andre-Johnson-immortalized-in-Texans-Ring-of-Honor/2ebd7287-3d4d-4145-940a-0f4fd83af62d |archive-date=March 11, 2018 |access-date=November 21, 2017 |publisher=houstontexans.com}}
On February 8, 2024, Johnson was selected to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in his third year of both eligibility and as a finalist.{{cite web |url=https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/02/pro-football-hall-of-fame-to-enshrine-seven-in-class-of-2024/ |title=Pro Football Hall of Fame to enshrine seven in Class of 2024 |website=Pro Football Hall of Fame |date=February 8, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024}} Johnson became the first Texans player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame since the franchise's founding in 2002.{{cite web |last=Thompson |first=Cole |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/breaking-houston-texans-legend-wr-andre-johnson-named-to-2024-hall-of-fame-class |title=Texans Legend Andre Johnson Named To 2024 Hall Of Fame Class |website=Sports Illustrated |date=February 8, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024}}
NFL career statistics
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
| 2003 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 66 || 976 || 14.8 || 46T || 4 || 5 || −10 || −2.0 || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2004 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 79 || 1,142 || 14.5 || 54T || 6 || 4 || 12 || 3.0 || 14 || 0 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2005 | HOU
| 13 || 13 || 63 || 688 || 10.9 || 53T || 2 || 6 || 10 || 1.7 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2006 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 103 || 1,147 || 11.1 || 53 || 5 || 3 || 14 || 4.7 || 18 || 0 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2007 | HOU
| 9 || 9 || 60 || 851 || 14.2 || 77T || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2008 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 115 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1,575 || 13.7 || 65 || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2009 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 101 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 1,569 || 15.5 || 72T || 9 || 2 || 10 || 5.0 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2010 | HOU
| 13 || 13 || 86 || 1,216 || 14.1 || 60 || 8 || 2 || 10 || 5.0 || 7 || 0 || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2011 | HOU
| 7 || 7 || 33 || 492 || 14.9 || 50 || 2 || 1 || 8 || 8.0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2012 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 112 || 1,598 || 14.3 || 60T || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2013 | HOU
| 16 || 16 || 109 || 1,407 || 12.9 || 62T || 5 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | HOU
| 15 || 15 || 85 || 936 || 11.0 || 35 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 3 || 3 | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | IND
| 16 || 14 || 41 || 503 || 12.3 || 35 || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016 | TEN
| 8 || 4 || 9 || 85 || 9.4 || 20 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02.htm Total] || 193 || 187 || 1,062 || 14,185 || 13.4 || 77 || 70 || 23 || 54 || 2.3 || 18 || 0 || 10 || 7 |
= Postseason =
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
| 2011 | HOU
| 2 || 2 || 13 || 201 || 15.5 || 40 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| 2012 | HOU
| 2 || 2 || 12 || 157 || 13.1 || 22 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JohnAn02/gamelog/post/ Total] || 4 || 4 || 25 || 358 || 14.3 || 40 || 1 || 0 || 0 |
=Career awards and highlights=
- 7× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013)
- 2× First-team All-Pro (2008, 2009)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2006, 2012)
- 3× NFL Alumni Wide Receiver of the Year (2006, 2008, 2009)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (2008, 2009)
- 3× AFC receiving yards leader (2008, 2009, 2012)
- 2× AFC Offensive Player of the Month (October 2008, November 2012)
- 1,000 receptions club
- 10,000 receiving yards club
=NFL records=
- Most games with 10+ receptions in a season: 7 (tied with Wes Welker and Brandon Marshall)
- Most seasons with 100+ receptions and 1,400+ yards: 4
=Texans franchise records=
- Most career receptions: 1,012{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans Career Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/career-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211104220954/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/career-receiving.htm |archive-date=November 4, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
- Most career receiving yards: 13,597
- Most career receiving touchdowns: 64
- Most receptions in a single season: 115 (2008){{Cite web |title=Houston Texans Single-Season Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/single-season-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125163427/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/single-season-receiving.htm |archive-date=November 25, 2021 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
- Most receiving yards in a single season: 1,598 (2012)
- Most seasons with 100+ receptions: 5
- Best receiving yards per game average (season): 99.9 (2012)
Personal life
In 2003, Johnson's rookie season, he founded the Andre Johnson Foundation for children and teens growing up in single-parent homes.{{Cite web |title=Andre Johnson Foundation |url=http://www.andrejohnson80.com/foundation/about/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014224643/http://www.andrejohnson80.com/foundation/about/ |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=March 12, 2015 |website=andrejohnson80.com}} He has a daughter, Kylie, who was born in February 2010.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Brian T. |date=December 26, 2014 |title=The Andre Johnson no one knows |url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/The-Andre-Johnson-no-one-knows-5979770.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150305175644/http://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/The-Andre-Johnson-no-one-knows-5979770.php |archive-date=March 5, 2015 |access-date=March 12, 2015 |website=Houston Chronicle}}
On December 4, 2012, Johnson made headlines around the world when it was shared that he spent over $19,000 for kids aged 8–16 in Child Protective Services to have a shopping spree at Toys "R" Us. Johnson's own foundation, the Andre Johnson Charitable Foundation, funded the spree. The shopping spree is an event that Johnson partakes in yearly; however, due to a photo of him holding up lengthy receipts, this was the first year the shopping spree generated worldwide attention.{{Cite web |last=Busbee |first=Jay |date=December 4, 2012 |title=Texans WR Andre Johnson drops $19K on toy shopping spree for charity |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/texans-wr-andre-johnson-drops-19k-toy-shopping-205258442--nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402104435/http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/texans-wr-andre-johnson-drops-19k-toy-shopping-205258442--nfl.html |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 12, 2015 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} After the spree, Johnson also joined the Houston Police Department's Blue Santa program to surprise 800 students at Houston's Bastian Elementary School with Christmas presents.{{Cite web |last=Lezon |first=Dale |date=November 29, 2011 |title=Andre Johnson helps HPD's Blue Santa program |url=https://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2011/11/andre-johnson-at-blue-santa-program/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150922100910/http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2011/11/andre-johnson-at-blue-santa-program/ |archive-date=September 22, 2015 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Ultimate Texans |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140714205054/http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205558828 Miami Hurricanes bio]
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