Fri Oct 9 2015 | 00:43 | Johnson caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns on sev... |
Johnson caught six passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns on seven targets in Thursday's 27-20 win over the Texans. |
Facing his former team for the first time, Johnson finally turned in a big performance for his new squad, despite Andrew Luck's (shoulder) absence. Though obviously not the dominant player he once was, Johnson is still getting plenty of snaps in the Indy offense, and he isn't completely washed up. Of course, one big game doesn't erase what happened the previous four weeks, and Johnson still only has 13 catches on 27 targets through five games. Donte Moncrief was quiet in Thursday's win, catching just one pass for three yards on three targets. |
Mon Oct 5 2015 | 15:36 | Johnson did not have reception and targeted two times while play... |
Johnson did not have a reception and was targeted two times while playing 40 snaps in Sunday's win over Jacksonville, the WTHR TV in Indianapolis reports. |
Johnson didn't have a reception for a second consecutive game and has seven receptions in four games. While he's getting snaps on offense, he appears to be the fourth or fifth option in the passing offense, making it hard to justify his roster spot in most formats. |
Mon Sep 28 2015 | 08:54 | Johnson did not have reception and spent most of fourth quarter ... |
Johnson did not have a reception and spent most of the fourth quarter on the sideline in Sunday's win over Tennessee, the Indianapolis Star reports. He had one pass thrown his way on a reception that was negated by a penalty. |
Johnson has just seven receptions in three games as he's nowhere close to living up to the three-year, $21 million contract he signed in free agency. It also looks like he may have fallen to No. 3 or No. 4 on the depth chart as both Donte Moncrief and Phillip Dorsett figured prominently in Indy's fourth quarter comeback. |
Tue Sep 22 2015 | 17:41 | Johnson had three receptions for 27 yards despite being targeted... |
Johnson had three receptions for 27 yards despite being targeted seven times in Monday's loss to the Jets. |
Johnson has just seven receptions for 51 yards through two games. He's also caught just seven of 17 passes thrown his direction. He hasn't been in sync with Andrew Luck and appears to have been bypassed by Donte Moncrief in the order for targets. It's just two games and the entire Indy offense has struggled, so he should improve. However, there are reasons to be worried given Johnson's age (34) and the decline in his per-play effectiveness the previous two seasons. |
Sun Sep 13 2015 | 19:40 | Johnson caught just 4-of-10 targets for 24 yards in Colts debut ... |
Johnson caught just 4-of-10 targets for 24 yards in his Colts debut Sunday against the Bills. |
Quarterback Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis offense were out of sync all game going up against Rex Ryan's defense, and Johnson was one of a few Colts who had a subpar game as a result. Fellow receiver T.Y. Hilton left the game with a potentially serious knee injury after receiving 14 targets, and Johnson will be called upon to fill the void Hilton's absence creates should he miss time moving forward. Both Johnson and Luck played very close to their respective floors in this one, so owners should expect a bounce-back effort from the veteran receiver as his quarterback works back toward his ceiling. |
Sun Aug 30 2015 | 01:18 | Johnson caught only target for 32-yard touchdown in Saturday's p... |
Johnson caught his only target for a 32-yard touchdown in Saturday's preseason win over St. Louis. |
Johnson hasn't done much in the preseason as the Colts don't need the veteran to prove he can play. Still, the long touchdown was a tantalizing possibility of what he can do with Andrew Luck as his quarterback. If he can stay healthy at age 34, Johnson should get significant opportunities in a better passing offense than he had with the Texans. |
Sun Aug 16 2015 | 18:30 | Johnson caught only target for nine-yard gain in Sunday's presea... |
Johnson caught his only target for a nine-yard gain in Sunday's preseason opener against the Eagles. |
Johnson converted a 3rd-and-9 around midfield to help set up a field goal. He's locked in as a starter in Indy's high-powered offense, and while the upgrade in quarterback play should be massive, he'll have far more competition for targets than he did in Houston. |
Thu May 21 2015 | 13:53 | Johnson featured extensively in slot in Wednesday's OTA practice... |
Johnson was featured extensively in the slot in Wednesday's OTA practice and looks to have a large role in the offense this season, the Indianapolis Star reports. |
The Colts have a crowded competition at wide receiver, but this report indicates Johnson will be viewed as a starter and used in multiple spots in wide receiver formations. If he can stay healthy at age 34, Johnson should get significant opportunities in a better passing offense than he had with the Texans. |
Wed Mar 11 2015 | 16:28 | Andre Johnson: Signs With Colts |
Johnson has signed a three-year deal with the Colts, reportedly worth $21 million, NFL.com reports. |
Johnson, who caught 85 passes for 936 yards and three TDs in 15 games for the Texans last season, will provide the Colts' already thriving passing offense with an experienced and productive option to work along with fellow wideouts T.Y. Hilton and Donte Moncrief. At 6-3 and 230 pounds, the 33-year-old Johnson provides QB Andrew Luck with a big and reliable target, and his addition obviously cushions the team's loss of Reggie Wayne, a long-time fixture in the Indy passing attack. |
Tue Mar 10 2015 | 12:22 | Andre Johnson: Will Meet With Colts |
Johnson and Frank Gore will travel to Indianapolis to meet with the Colts, NFL.com's Albert Breer reports. |
The former Miami Hurricanes would fill a couple of needs in Indianapolis, with the Colts lacking both an obvious long-term solution at running back and a veteran possession receiver. Texans fans would be highly disappointed to see Johnson sign with a division rival, but it's no secret that the 33-year-old wideout wants to play for a Super Bowl contender. Johnson will turn 34 in July, and while he no longer offers an elite physical skill set, there should still be some gas left in the tank. Indianapolis would be one of the better landing spots for his fantasy prospects, as the Colts already boast a prolific passing game but don't have a deep group of wide receivers. The Texans, meanwhile, are ready to move forward with DeAndre Hopkins as their clear No. 1 target in the passing game. |
Mon Mar 9 2015 | 16:08 | Andre Johnson: Cut By Texans |
The Texans released Johnson on Monday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. |
Johnson, who caught 85 passes for 936 yards and three TDs in 15 games for the Texans last season, thus concludes a productive 12-year stint in Houston, in which he recorded 1,102 catches for 13,597 yards and 64 TDs. The 33-year-old wideout should have no trouble finding a new gig in short order once free agency opens up on Tuesday. |
Wed Mar 4 2015 | 12:18 | Johnson's agent Kennard McGuire relayed Wednesday that he has as... |
Johnson's agent Kennard McGuire relayed Wednesday that he has asked the Texans to release the veteran wideout, ESPN.com reports. |
The report notes that the Texans had given Johnson -- whose role with the team was slated to diminish -- permission to seek a trade, but such a scenario doesn't seem likely, given the wideout's hefty contract. In any case, at this stage, it appears as though the 33-year-old Johnson -- who caught 85 passes for 936 yards and three TDs in 15 games last season -- will be catching passes for a new team in 2015. |
Mon Mar 2 2015 | 20:48 | Johnson has informed Texans that he'd like to be traded or cut p... |
Johnson has informed the Texans that he'd like to be traded or cut prior to next season, the Houston Chronicle reports. |
The Texans have given Johnson's camp permission to seek a trade, and the general belief is that if they're unable to find a deal, the Texans would be willing to cut the 12-year veteran. The situation arose after Houston asked Johnson to take a reduced role next season, something the 34-year-old is not comfortable doing. If Johnson, who caught 85 passes for 936 yards and three scores last season, is not traded, cutting him would save the Texans over $8 million against the cap, giving them roughly $22 million in cap space to spend in free agency. |
Sun Dec 28 2014 | 20:28 | Johnson caught 10-of-15 targets for season-high 134 yards and to... |
Johnson caught 10-of-15 targets for a season-high 134 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Jaguars. |
Johnson easily led Houston in all receiving categories Sunday, as Case Keenum looked his way early and often. The veteran WR finished the season with just three scores, which shouldn't be viewed as a major surprise, given that he's never been a big touchdown producer. He did have a down year in other categories, however, catching 85 passes for just 936 yards, which represents the fewest number of yards he's ever posted in a season in which he played at least 10 games (he played 15 games this year). With DeAndre Hopkins emerging as a legitimate and major weapon in the team's passing game, the days of Johnson routinely catching 100 passes, seems to have come to an end. |
Sun Dec 21 2014 | 17:03 | Johnson (concussion) had six catches on 13 targets for 65 yards ... |
Johnson (concussion) had six catches on 13 targets for 65 yards Sunday against the Ravens. |
Quarterback Case Keenum, the Texans' fourth starting QB this season, really struggled with his accuracy, which led to Johnson leading the team in targets, receptions and receiving yards despite the relatively low totals. The good news is that he didn't suffer any setback from the concussion that forced him to miss Week 15 against the Colts, so he should be good to go in Week 17 against the Jaguars. |
Sun Dec 21 2014 | 11:49 | Johnson (concussion) listed active for Sunday's game against Rav... |
Johnson (concussion) is listed active for Sunday's game against the Ravens, ESPN's Tania Ganguli reports. |
As expected, Johnson is available Sunday and with DeAndre Hopkins toughing it out through an ankle issue, the veteran wideout figures to to see his share of looks in the Texans' offense in his return to action on Sunday. |
Fri Dec 19 2014 | 19:24 | Johnson (concussion) listed as probable for Sunday's game agains... |
Johnson (concussion) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, the Texans' official site reports. |
Per the report, Johnson did not participate in Friday's practice due to a non-injury-related issue, but the veteran wideout is believed to be on track on track to suit up Sunday, an outcome fantasy owners will want to verify in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff. |
Thu Dec 18 2014 | 16:43 | Johnson indicated Thursday that he has passed NFL's concussion p... |
Johnson indicated Thursday that he has passed the NFL's concussion protocol, the Houston Chronicle reports. |
Barring any setbacks, the wideout is thus on track to play against the Ravens on Sunday, an anticipated outcome that would be supported by an official probable designation on the Texans' Week 16 injury report, which will be released on Friday. |
Wed Dec 17 2014 | 16:06 | Johnson (concussion) practiced Wednesday |
Johnson (concussion) practiced Wednesday. |
Johnson's status is worth monitoring closely in the coming days, but his presence on the field Wednesday bodes well for his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Ravens, in the absence of any setbacks. |
Mon Dec 15 2014 | 19:09 | Johnson (concussion) likely return to action Sunday against Rave... |
Johnson (concussion) is likely return to action Sunday against the Ravens, the Texans' official site reports. "I think he feels better today," coach Bill O'Brien noted Monday. "Looks like we would have Andre Johnson back for Sunday." |
With both Ryan Fitzpatrick and Tom Savage out this week, either Case Keenum or Thad Lewis will start at QB for the Texans on Sunday, a situation that could lead to a run-heavy approach by the team in Week 16. |