Andre Johnson

It was rumored during the 2011 lockout that the Texans had interest in Sims-Walker, and they have a small receiver need with Andre Johnson rehabbing from a knee scope. Sims-Walker was cut by the Rams during last season, then resurfaced with the Jags.  

In addition to the loss of Jones, the Texans are also without star wideout Andre Johnson who had arthroscopic knee surgery that caused him to miss organized team activities. Sims-Walker split time last year between the St. Louis Rams and Jaguars ...  

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson had arthroscopic knee surgery two weeks ago, and says he'll miss three to four weeks of practice. Johnson missed Houston's first OTA on Monday but says he'll be ready for training camp in August. He tells ...  

Expectations for the Houston Texans are high. In a weak AFC South the Texans look to repeat as AFC South champs. The assumption is that if T.J. Yates can get them to their first playoff victory in franchise history, think of what will happen when Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub are in the lineup. This assumption makes two errors. First, no one should expect Schaub and Johnson to be on the field ...  

The Houston Texans made a costly error this offseason by not adding a high-quality receiver. Andre Johnson's latest surgery crashes us into this unavoidable conclusion. As PFT's Josh Alper reported, the Texans' star wideout had "arthroscopic surgery on his left knee a couple of weeks ago." The surgery was apparently to repair a hyper-extended knee, and should be nothing that limits Johnson for the upcoming season. HoustonTexans.com's Nick...  

My Twitter timeline has been blowing up over the last few minutes with news that Andre Johnson has his knee scoped a couple of weeks ago. He will miss OTAs with the Texans. You can expect to see a few of these stories over the next week or so as ...  

Andre Johnson is the cog that makes everything go in the Houston Texans pass offense, so when John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported this morning that Johnson is missing the team's OTAs after arthroscopic knee surgery, their decision to take wide receivers in the third and fourth rounds of the draft looked even smarter. Now, DeVier Posey and Keshawn Martin should get even more opportunity to show their new coaches and teammates what...  

HOUSTON — Texans star receiver Andre Johnson says he’ll be sidelined for three to four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Johnson sat out Houston’s first organized team practice on Monday after having the ...  

Texans receiver Andre Johnson couldn't stay healthy last year, missing nine regular-season games with a bum hamstring and ankle that kept him to a mortal 33 catches and two touchdowns. Johnson apparently still isn't completely healthy. As multiple reports ...  

Texans free-agent rookie receiver Dwight Jones raised eyebrows recently when he claimed in a radio interview – jokingly, he insists – that he was coming to Houston to be “the next Andre Johnson.” No chance Lestar Jean was going to make the same ...  

As multiple reports out of Houston stated Monday, Johnson is not participating in Texans OTAs after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery earlier this month.  

Then he was forced to miss nine games last season due to two seperate hamstring ... But that position is SO deep with talent this year, there's no use in risking it with a guy with very real injury concerns. Much like with what I said about Kenny Britt ...  

and he and the team decided to treat it with surgery. "We thought it had kind of calmed down," Johnson said. "I was back out doing offseason workouts, just running around and stuff, and it just kind of swelled back up. We felt like that was the ...  

He did not record a catch during the regular season. Behind Jean and veteran Kevin Walter, the Texans have third-round pick DeVier Posey and fourth-round pick Keshawn Martin. Both of the draft picks are safer bets to make the team compared to Jean.  

Andre Johnson's bad 2011 was even worse than we thought. Johnson missed nine games because of two different hamstring injuries. [+] Enlarge Brett Davis/US PresswireAndre Johnson was limited to just seven games last season and hasn't played all ...  

Injuries and offensive philosophy are just a few of the reasons to fear Andre Johnson this season.  

Receiver Andre Johnson watched the Texans’ first organized team activities from the sidelines Monday. Johnson said he had a scope on his left knee two and a half weeks ago and wont participate in the OTAs. Johnson said he expects to be 100 percent for ...  

A previously lackluster Q turned red-hot. Dwight Jones doesn't lack confidence. (AP Photo) "Six-four, 230, 4.46, Houston Texans, let's stand up, next Andre Johnson, what's up, let's go," Jones said. He said something similar as the interview continued.  

HOUSTON -- Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson said Monday he underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his knee a couple of weeks ago. Johnson did not participate in organized team activities Monday, but added that the surgery won't keep ...  

Mistrial declared in Williams' DUI case A Denver judge has declared a mistrial ... its second-round draft pick out of North Carolina.  

Houston opted for another defensive addition, even though coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith both said they were eyeing the deep pool of receivers in the draft. Five-time Pro Bowler Andre Johnson, who turns 31 in July, missed nine full games ...  

Houston opted for another defensive addition, even though Houston coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith both said they were eyeing the deep pool of receivers in the draft. Five-time Pro Bowler Andre Johnson, who turns 31 in July ...  

Texans WR Andre Johnson will miss the team’s OTAs after undergoing knee surgery. The news was first reported by PFW’s Texans correspondent, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.  

Texans star receiver Andre Johnson says he'll be sidelined for three to four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Johnson sat out Houston's first organized team practice on Monday after having the procedure two weeks ago. The five-time Pro Bowl selection was inactive for nine regular-season games last year with injuries to both hamstrings. He says he hyperextended the knee against Jacksonville on Nov. 27, his first...  

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson joined quarterback Matt Schaub as a spectator ... Panthers DE Johnson has knee surgery, Saints' Ingram out  

Texans star receiver Andre Johnson says he'll be sidelined for three to four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.  

HOUSTON (AP) -- Texans star receiver Andre Johnson says he'll be sidelined for three to four weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.  

Texans star receiver Andre Johnson said Monday that he will be out for three to four weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.  

HOUSTON (AP) Texans star receiver Andre Johnson said Monday that he will be out for three to four weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.  

With the 58th pick in SB Nation's 2012 NFL mock draft, the Houston Texans select California WR Marvin Jones. One of the goals for the Texans this year was finding another weapon in the passing game outside of Andre Johnson. That takes the ...  

In an interview on SportsRadio 610, Dwight Jones, whose stock dropped a bit after an underwhelming performance in the Senior Bowl, is a big-talking receiver out of North Carolina and compares himself to the best player to ever wear a Texans uniform.  

WR Dwight Jones doesn't lack for confidence. In an interview with Houston's Sportsradio 610 AM, Jones, who signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent, said that "I am the next Andre Johnson." At 6-3, 226, Jones certainly has the size to back up his ...  

Star receiver Andre Johnson missed nine games with hamstring injuries in 2011, and neither Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter proved to be consistent replacements. The Texans liked what they saw and heard from the 6-foot-2, 209-pound Posey, who served two five ...  

College football's stars of yesterday are ready to take the leap into the world of professional football. While expectations run the gamut, fans are hopeful that each player their favorite team selects will resemble a current or former NFL star. Will ...  

Sportsnet.caTexans release WR Jacoby JonesKHOUCredit: AP Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) is hit by New Orleans Saints cornerback Jabari Greer (33) as New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept.Texans UFA Dwight Jones says he's the 'next Andre Johnson'Houston Chronicle (blog)all 96 news articles »  

He served two five-game suspensions for taking improper benefits, first cash and tattoos for signed memorabilia and then ... Posey could be valuable soon, with star receiver Andre Johnson aging and no consistent threat behind him. Texans offensive ...  

I'm just excited just to get down to Houston and get to work." Posey could be valuable soon, with star receiver Andre Johnson aging and no consistent threat behind him. Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison says Houston felt confident about ...  

Hanging out on Miami’s South Beach with an Ohio State teammate last year, DeVier Posey caught a glimpse of a famous NFL receiver also chilling with friends. But not for a moment did Posey dare consider intruding on Andre Johnson’s space. As a new ...  

Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter. Since 2004, the Texans have used most of their highest picks on defensive players, a pattern some might surmise needs reversing for the sake of balance. But Smith said this draft, like the previous five he presided over ...  

Five-time Pro Bowler Andre Johnson, who turns 31 in July ... first-round picks have started all but two games in their rookie seasons. Brown, linebacker Brian Cushing (2009), cornerback Kareem Jackson (2010) and Watt all started 16 games as rookies.  

If you ask me, General Manager Rick Spielman will pull the trigger on Southern Cal left tackle Matt Kalil next week because a) Kalil’s a can’t miss standout who can solidify that position for a decade or longer; and b) just as importantly ...  

Remember, despite the injury problems with Andre Johnson, the issue at wide receiver was sort of masked by Arian Foster, who is one of the best check down options in the league aside from his rushing ability, and Ben Tate too. The Texans have an ...  

In passing situations, defensive coordinator Wade Phillips wants to play two down and one up. Backups Jesse Nading and Bryan Braman made the team as undrafted free agents. 3. Wide receiver. Starters Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter turn 31 before the season.  

With a healthy Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson and Arian Foster, the offense should be effective. The defense has lost Mario Williams, but they played well without him after he went down in Week 5. Texans' fans have a lot to look forward to, let's take a look ...  

Mark Barron easily takes the bid for best safety in this ... Sarah Glenn/Getty Images 26.) Houston Texans, WR Stephen Hill (Georgia Tech) With Andre Johnson's recent injury issues, the Houston Texans could use another capable wideout for Matt Schaub's ...  

Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith acknowledged before the draft that Houston needed help in the receiving corps. Star receiver Andre Johnson missed nine games with hamstring injuries in 2011, and neither Jacoby Jones and Kevin Walter proved ...  

Glenn could sneak up higher than this if teams really go ... Texans at No. 26 where he would form quite an impressive wide receiver tandem with Andre Johnson. Houston adds another big man to Andre Johnson's other side. Hill may not have the ...  

The Texans need a complementary threat to Andre Johnson. Could third-round pick DeVier Posey be the answer? With the 2012 NFL Draft and the bulk of free agency in the rearview mirror, NFL.com analyst Elliot Harrison is examining each team's offseason ...  

Bleacher Report2012 NFL Draft: Why the Houston Texans Should Draft Stephen HillBleacher ReportLast season, Andre Johnson's hamstring injuries exposed the weak depth the Texans had at the receiver position, and made clear the fact that they would have to address that need in the draft. Johnson, also, is growing older and his days as an elite ...Houston Texans: Path to the Draft is Best Available Player?International Business Times2012 NFL Mock...  

Philadelphia Eagles (8-8): Mark Barron, S, Alabama The Philadelphia Eagles entered ... Houston Texans (10-6): Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech Andre Johnson has been a lone wolf for too long at wide receiver for the Texans, so it's about time that they ...  

The Texans hope to groom Posey to be a nice compliment for Andre Johnson. Kevin Walter and Jacoby also return for Matt Schaub and the Texans offense. Brooks is expected to play on the right side of the offensive line where the Texans lost two ...  

In FOX Sports' Peter Schrager's latest mock draft, he selects Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright for the Houston Texans in the first round with the No. 26 overall pick. An offense featuring Kendall Wright, Andre Johnson and Arian Foster would ...  

The Houston Texans had a championship caliber defense this past season, but their offense was lacking a secondary wide receiver to Andre Johnson. That position was exposed when Johnson was out several weeks with a hamstring injury and the Texans ...  

Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaCSN Mock Draft, Pick 26: The Texans select ...Comcast SportsNet PhiladelphiaThe Texans have a great receiver in Andre Johnson, but he missed nine games last season with injuries. They need a young receiver, especially one with speed, to take pressure off Johnson and stretch the field to open up some running room for Arian ...and more »  

Houston Chronicle (blog)Best photos of 2011 Texans seasonHouston Chronicle (blog)(Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle) Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson just misses a catch in the Texans' 20-13 loss to the Ravens in the AFC divisional game in Baltimore. A Texans fan takes in the game against the Baltimore Ravens during the third ...and more »  

Winner: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will look to draft another ... Fletcher Cox will be the perfect fit. 26. Houston Texans—Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech Andre Johnson showed how injury prone he could be, so the Texans need a backup plan.  

In this particular mock draft, that wide receiver is Georgia Tech wide receiver Stephen Hill. Stephen Hill | Wide Receiver | Georgia Tech: Andre Johnson is one of the best wide receivers in the game, but the Texans lack a legitimate threat ...  

Back when I first started writing about the Texans, it was hard to find in depth information about the players right after the picks. Now it is everywhere and life is good. Here’s a selection of Whitney Mercilus info (Twitter account: @Merci380 ) First, fabu video to get you to run through a brick wall: [...]  

According to a www.houstontexans.com report, the cheerleaders of the 2011 AFC South Division champion Houston Texans will be holding auditions for their 2012 roster on April 14 at the Methodist Training Center in Houston TX. The HTC are so popular that they racked up over 18,000...  

The 2012 cheerleader auditions for the AFC South champion Houston Texans are rapidly approaching, and Texans cheering veteran Sarah is using Twitter to provide helpful tips to the ladies who hope to make it onto the roster . Sarah, a rookie in 2011, says that each day until the...  

In the Seinfeld episode “The Soul Mate,” George tries to prove that there’s a massive conspiracy against him at his deceased wife’s charitable foundation. At one point, he gives an enthusiastic speech to Jerry about the situation and closes by stating, “That’s what we know.”  

Gary Kubiak had me back in early December. After he took a beaten up team, won the division and assured the Texans of their first playoff appearance, this skeptic pivoted and said the coach had earned an extension. There was little doubt he’d get one, but little has happened on that front either. Monday, owner Bob McNair said he will soon talk to Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith, who are ...  

Mother's Day is around the corner, and for most guys, this is a tough holiday to figure out what present to buy for your mom. The good news is, if she is a Houston Texans fan, there are plenty of good choices for you. Here are five of the best gifts you can get your mom to help her show her love for the Texans.  

Texans owner Bob McNair contemplated a complete house-cleaning, if only briefly, a year ago. On Monday, he promised coach Gary Kubiak and general manager Rick Smith would soon be handsomely rewarded for guiding the franchise to the AFC South title and first ever playoff appearance in 2011.  

After OLB Mario Williams left Houston to sign the richest defensive contract in NFL history this offseason with the Bills, the Texans knew they needed a third pass-rushing outside linebacker for defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ pressure-filled scheme. With the 26th pick in the first round, the Texans filled their need with the selection of former Illinois DE-OLB Whitney Mercilus.  

New Texans ILB Bradie James has more experience in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ system than any of his new teammates. James spent four productive seasons under Phillips in Dallas, making 112 tackles per season. Nonetheless, James, whose production dipped considerably in 2011, was not brought in by Houston to compete for the starting job vacated by DeMeco Ryans, we hear. Instead, that spot is Darryl Sharpton’s to lose.  

Whitney is a great name for a diva, not so much a football player. Not that anyone tells that to the Houston Texans first-round draft pick of the same name. For Whitney, the Illinois defensive end taken No. 26 on Thursday night, has a surname that's as menacing as his first name is gentle. Whitney Mercilus. That's pronounced the way you think: MER-sil-us. There are dozens of jokes to be had here but, rest assured, Chris Berman said them...  

The NFL Draft is less than a week away and NFL teams are figuring out exactly which players look good in hopes of improving their roster for the 2012 season. The Houston Texans have the 26th pick in the 2012 NFL Draft and will be looking mostly at helping their trio of offensive superstars get better as they attempt to defend their AFC South title.  

Oklahoma State's Justin Blackmon is a fantastic football player. But just good can he be?  

The Texans have added a veteran quarterback to their depth chart, agreeing to terms with QB John Beck, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Terms and conditions have not been announced.  

HOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans owner Bob McNair says civic leaders should orchestrate efforts in trying to land the Super Bowl, and that the team should have little involvement.  

HOUSTON -- The Texans begin their OTAs next week, and coach Gary Kubiak will have to keep a close eye on quarterback Matt Schaub to make sure he doesn't try to do too much.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have selected Purdue offensive lineman Nick Mondek in the sixth round of the NFL draft, adding another player in their area of need.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans added more depth to their offensive line on Saturday, taking Georgia center Ben Jones with their first fourth-round pick.  

After not finding a willing trading partner during the draft, the Texans have opted to release WR Jacoby Jones, the team announced Tuesday.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans addressed another team need in the fourth round, selecting Michigan State receiver Keshawn Martin.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have signed unrestricted free agent linebacker Bradie James and re-signed linebacker Tim Dobbins.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans added another pass rusher in the fourth round, taking Nebraska defensive end Jared Crick.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have filled another need, picking offensive lineman Brandon Brooks out of Miami, Ohio.  

The Texans signed veteran PK Shayne Graham, who will compete with the team’s fifth-round pick, Randy Bullock.  

HOUSTON - The Houston Texans are eager to return to practice after losing several key players.  

The Texans re-signed free-agent S Quintin Demps, the team announced Thursday.  

Update: The Texans signed Beck to a one-year contract, the Houston Chronicle reports.  

Case Keenum signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans.  

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans have waived receiver Jacoby Jones after five seasons.  

Wideout was considered a position of need and the Texans addressed it in the third round.