Texans will release WR Andre Johnson today

[R0CKnR0LLA]

He put up 936 yards last season, even missing a game and Houston's garbage QB situation. 2013 he had over 1400 yards, 2012 nearly 1600.

 

He'd be a great stopgap on a cheap one or two year deal if we can't land one of the premier younger guys (and with the asking prices that are being reported it looks like we won't).

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Yeah, he can still play. The only reason he's being released is the Texans don't want to pay the rest of the salary left on his deal, I think its close to $22 million for the remaining 2 years.

[caatfan]

He's not the droid WR we're looking for. Panthers need speed.

[Mr. Scot]

People literally have not seen AJ play. He's 33 but he'll play as if he's 28.

 

Whether or not he can play isn't the question anyone's asking.

 

It's would he play for the kind of minimal contract our cap would allow us to offer.

 

My opinion?  No.

 

[Mr. Scot]

A good portion of fans in here keep mentioning his age. It's a clear dig at him. Andre is still a Top 10-15 WR in this league.

Now, if some team wants to overspend then I say go nuts but AJ is worth at least a 3-4 year contract for 15-20 million.

 

Age means he's likely only a stopgap.

 

I'd say the people mentioning that are hoping for a more long term solution.

 

And he may be worth what you're suggesting, but with our cap room, that's just too much.

[Proudiddy]

I want him, and I think he'll come a lot cheaper than most of you are projecting. I'm guessing a 1 or 2 year, incentive laden deal with little guaranteed.

Issue is, he wants a championship, so this has pats, Ravens, or broncos written all over it.

[TN05]

He's not the droid WR we're looking for. Panthers need speed.

Ted Ginn, Corey Brown.

[Hawk]

Do you guys have the cap room for that?

 

I honestly don't know...alot of that will depend on how they structure Wilson's extension I'm thinking.

[toldozer]

Yes

[Nick_81]

I honestly don't know...alot of that will depend on how they structure Wilson's extension I'm thinking.

When is his extension expected to happen?  Any idea?

[Hawk]

When is his extension expected to happen?  Any idea?

 

apparently the negotiations are happening as we speak but I haven't really heard much as far as how close they are or anything.

[YoungPanthers89]

@AdamSchefter  38s

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Texans officially released WR Andre Johnson.

[Nick_81]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter  30s31 seconds ago

Texans officially released WR Andre Johnson.

[caatfan]

Ted Ginn, Corey Brown.

Yeah they're the answer. Right. There's no way Gman is going to sign a soon to be 34 yr. old, 6'3", 230 lb. receiver.