A day after bringing in Frank Gore at running back, the Colts have added another veteran to their offense – wide receiver Andre Johnson.
Johnson, 33, spent his entire 12-year career with the Houston Texans before being released on Monday. Johnson caught 85 passes for 936 yards and three touchdowns last season, but Texans coach Bill O’Brien reportedly told him that his role would be reduced moving forward. After the Texans couldn’t find a trade partner for Johnson, he was granted his release.
According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Johnson’s deal with Indianapolis spans three years and is for $21 million.
Johnson has 1,102 career catches for 13,597 yards – second all-time among active receivers behind Reggie Wayne, who the Colts announced they would not re-sign last week.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Johnson, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, provides an additional pass-catcher for Andrew Luck in the Colts’ explosive offense. He’ll likely line up opposite the speedy T.Y. Hilton, who registered 82 receptions for 1,345 yards and seven touchdowns last year. The Colts also return tight end Coby Fleener (51 catches, 774 yards, 8 TDs) and Donte Moncrief, who showed promise with 32 catches for 444 yards and three scores as a rookie.
The Colts went 11-5 season and won the AFC South in 2014 before falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
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