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JOHNSON WILL RETIRE AS A TEXAN

- From staff and wire reports

The Houston Texans announced they’ll sign receiver Andre Johnson to a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the team. Johnson was drafted by the Texans out of Miami (Fla.) in 2003 as the No. 3 overall pick and played there until 2014, when he signed with the Indianapol­is Colts. He played in eight games with the Tennessee Titans last season. Johnson is the Texans’ leader in receptions (1,012), receiving yards (13,597), receiving touchdowns (64) and 100-yard games (51). He has the season franchise record with 115 catches in 2008 and receiving yards with 1,598 in 2012.

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