Report: Andre Johnson Will Retire Today

It looks like Arian Foster started a trend, at least as it pertains to all-time great Houston Texans. Andre Johnson will apparently announce that he is retiring from the NFL today.

#Titans WR Andre Johnson is, in fact, retiring today. Great career. https://t.co/6tvUCCHnAl

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016

For #Titans WR Andre Johnson, it was time. No catches in the last three games. Was coming off the bench. The right chance to step away.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016

There is no press conference scheduled for the retirement of #Titans WR Andre Johnson. Always a quiet dude, he’ll be quiet as he steps away.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 31, 2016

Although 'Dre's career with the Texans didn't exactly come to a tidy end, there's no denying what he meant to this franchise and to this fan base. He's on a very short list of undeniably great players to wear a Texans uniform.  For many, many years, Andre Johnson WAS the Houston Texans.

Some may argue that 'Dre's decision to sign contracts with the Colts and then the Titans somehow diminished what he accomplished in twelve seasons with the Texans; I'd respectfully disagree.  Instead, let's take this opportunity to celebrate what #80 did in steel blue, battle red, and liberty white.

If you want to reminisce about precisely how amazing Andre Johnson was with the Texans, I urge you to read this piece by MDC, which was written after the team's historic 2011 season came to an end.

Thanks for the memories, 'Dre.  It was a privilege getting to cheer for you for more than a decade.