Texans release Andre Johnson

As expected, the Texans announced that the team has cut ties with wide receiver Andre Johnson on Monday. 

Johnson is a seven-time Pro Bowl player and the team's all-time leader in most receiving categories. 

“After exhausting all options of a possible trade, we informed Andre Johnson that he would be released today,” Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager Rick Smith said. “No player in the history of this franchise has represented the team, city and community in a more professional way. Andre is a Hall of Fame caliber player and we appreciate his years of service and contributions to our team.”

Johnson would have cost $16.1 million against the team's salary cap this year.