Report: Mutual interest between Colts and Andre Johnson (merge)

[GoColts8818]

With today's news on Reggie and Marshal this seems more likely. Colts need another WR and I believe Pagano and Johnson also have history from Miami. There are other WRs out there so the Colts might go in that direction but I do think they will add a vet free agent and not a rookie draft pick with the group they have now. Johnson would be a good fit in Indy if the Colts can make the price tag work.

[King Colt]

I thought the Colts were looking at another burner to get open like TY Hilton spreading the defense and if they are that means young meat.

[corgi]

The Texans will release WR Andre Johnson Monday. -RotoWorld

 

Hopefully a Colt by this time tomorrow.

 

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12450081/andre-johnson-released-houston-texans

Edited March 9, 2015 by Superman
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[corgi]

Sorry to our resident Texans fans. Q-boy, we know how you feel.

[csmopar]

Oh Boy. Now here we go. This is actually one signing I really hope we pull off

[12isthenew18]

I hate the texans so signing him would be funny

[Derakynn]

Could be a nice vet WR to ease the pressure on the youngsters.

[backshoulderfade]

Hopefully he is a Colt soon.

[jimmy g]

Absolutely not...at least not a trade..unless it's a 5th round or lower. OR WE GIVE THEM TRICH

our luck, AJ gets hurt and TRich runs for 300 yds against us....

[jskinnz]

I thought the Colts were looking at another burner to get open like TY Hilton spreading the defense and if they are that means young meat.

 

I don't think signing Johnson would have any impact on their decision to get "young meat" in the draft.  In fact I would expect them to sign a vet and also draft a WR as well.

[Mr.Debonair]

Lol can we agree to stop saying "young meat"

[bababooey]

just saw Mike Chappel RT this. Unless Grigson learned nothing from prior free agency period, it's safe to say he will be next in the revolving FA door of Avery-DHB-Nicks but essentially a Reggie replacement veteran-leadership wise.

[Indeee]

AJ will be a Raven or Eagle. Most likely a Raven is my guess, although Pats could also make a play as well as KC

[PeterBowman]

Lol can we agree to stop saying "young meat"

better than "tainted meat"

[krunk]

Let's get it done Grigs.......

[BullsColtsFan1]

I sure hope the Colts go out and get him!  I am going to be upset if he ends up else where!

[csmopar]

our luck, AJ gets hurt and TRich runs for 300 yds against us....

probably. Though now it sounds like he's being released so that's out

[wig]

He will probably come here so he knows what it feels like to win a game in Indy.

[pgt_rob]

I would love to have AJ here.

[buccolts]

Isn't he a friend of Reggie's?

If true, that could hurt our chances.

[mattceinicram]

Lol can we agree to stop saying "young meat"

 

 

better than "tainted meat"

How about we just ban the word 'meat' from this forum 

[JColts72]

He's a player wirth signing up for, but Ryan may make another whiff. Maybe He's holding on the money for bargin budget shopping at a local outdoor flea market.

[bababooey]

Isn't he a friend of Reggie's?

If true, that could hurt our chances.

I think he would put that aside in return for a good deal and a chance at a championship. It was a business decision everyone knows this.

[COLTS449]

Welcome to nap town big man.

[12isthenew18]

For those keeping score at home (maybe), the #Colts signed G Todd Herremans for a 1-year deal worth $2.25M with a chance to make $3.5M

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet)

March 9, 2015

 

only 2.25m

[Dark Superman]

AJ will be a Raven or Eagle. Most likely a Raven is my guess, although Pats could also make a play as well as KC

KC just paid Maclin. I can see the Eagles making a run at him.

But, I'm praying he wants to play with Luck. And wants to see Houston twice a year.

[coltsfanmilyman]

He's a player wirth signing up for, but Ryan may make another whiff. Maybe He's holding on the money for bargin budget shopping at a local outdoor flea market.

 

 

[Restored]

Andre Johnson is expected to be released today per a variety of reports. I expect Grigson to have him on a flight to Indy first thing tomorrow morning..

[mattceinicram]

Grigson get it done....don't dissapoint

[krunk]

KC just paid Maclin. I can see the Eagles making a run at him.

But, I'm praying he wants to play with Luck. And wants to see Houston twice a year.

 

I think seeing Houston twice a year is big incentive.

[PeterBowman]

I think seeing Houston twice a year is big incentive.

and the opportunity to play with a real quarterback and on a team that can pay him.....and on a team that has a legit Super Bowl chance....almost makes too much sense to happen lol

[21isSuperman]

He's going to be 34 by the time next season starts.  I think he can still be a productive receiver, but I think some people on here are overhyping him a bit.  He could be a really great mentor for Moncrief, Hilton, Carter, and anyone else we decide to bring in

[jmac_48]

Yep, Irsay's jet is warming up as we speak.

[#12]

This is one we need.  Outside of T.Y., there is very little combined real game experience among Moncrief, Carter and Whalen.  I have a feeling Luck could make Johnson look like his former self again.  He is 33, yes, but he's roughly the same age Reggie was when Luck arrived.  Reggie was highly productive Luck's first season, and if not for the knee injury in 2013, would have been highly productive for two seasons, if not all three.  Johnson could give us three good seasons. 

[Restored]

So I don't know how true this can really be and I'm just relaying what I've heard, but apparently there is a mutual agreement between Johnson and the Texans that if he is released, he won't sign with the Colts.

[CanuckColt]

We do not need Ancient Andre.

[krunk]

Yeah Right!  Why would Johnson fight to be released so that he could negotiate his own deal, and then agree to team mandated "controls" that he can't sign with the Colts?  How would that be negotiating your own deal?

[mattceinicram]

So I don't know how true this can really be and I'm just relaying what I've heard, but apparently there is a mutual agreement between Johnson and the Texans that if he is released, he won't sign with the Colts.

do you have a source?

[dgambill]

I'd expect Baltimore, Indy, Seattle, and NE would be high on his list. I am not for paying premium money to a guy at his age but to keep him away from those guys and give us a veteren receiver to pair up with our young undependable guys I would be ok paying him similar to what Reggie was making. It scares me to think of him playing in NE...and that is a possibility in my mind.

[csmopar]

So I don't know how true this can really be and I'm just relaying what I've heard, but apparently there is a mutual agreement between Johnson and the Texans that if he is released, he won't sign with the Colts.

About as true as the the ocean front property located in Kansas that I'm trying to sell...