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Andre Johnson to sign 1-day contract, retire as a Texan

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After announcing plans to retire in November, receiver Andre Johnson will sign a one-day contract with the Houston Texans on Wednesday so he can officially finish his career with the team.

Johnson played the first 12 years of his career with the Texans after they drafted him third overall in 2003. The seven-time Pro Bowler holds several franchise receiving records, including career catches, yards, and touchdowns.

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He is retiring with the 11th-most catches and receiving yards in NFL history.

Johnson spent the 2015 season with the Indianapolis Colts and part of the 2016 year with the Tennessee Titans, but had intended to be remembered as a Texan when he announced his retirement initially last season.

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