If Kennard McGuire finds a trade partner, contract will have to be redone. His bases are $10.5 and 11 million. He gets $1 mil workout bonus each year
Johnson was 3rd overall pick in 2003. Has 1,012 catches, 13,597 yards, 64 TDs.
Texans have nobody on roster capable of replacing Johnson in starting lineup opposite DeAndre Hopkins. It's top priority position now.
Texans must find replacement in free agency or draft for Johnson. Randall Cobb and Jeremy Maclin are top FA receivers.
Andre Johnson is a class act who can still play. Texans save $8.825 under cap, giving them $21.9 mil of room. Must find replacement.
Johnson, 7 Pro Bowls, had 85 catches for 936 yards and 3 TDs last season.
Texans didn't discuss contract with Johnson, but if he'd returned in reduced role, he would have been asked to take less than $10.5 base.
Andre Johnson is the greatest player in Texans history and a legitimate candidate for Hall of Fame. Has 2 years left on contract.
If no trade can't be worked out for Johnson, he'll be cut and free to sign with any team after 12 seasons with the Texans.