Andre Lamont Johnson, popularly known as Andre Johnson, is a former American football wide receiver. The former Texan who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 became the first player to wear the gold jacket by starting their career with the Houston Texans. The 7-time Pro Bowler won the National Championship with the Miami Hurricanes in 2001, a team considered by many to be the best college team ever assembled. In his three year-tenure with the Hurricanes, Andre Johnson went on to rack up 1,831 receiving yards along with 20 touchdowns. His prowess did not disappear when he entered the NFL in 2003, as he went on to have almost 1000 receiving yards in his rookie season. Andre played for 12 years in Houston and went on to establish many records for the franchise which still stand as of today. His most noteworthy records with Texans include 1,012 receptions and 13,597 receiving yards. Johnson finished his 14-year long HOF career by playing the last two seasons with Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
Andre Johnson Contract Breakdown
| Year | Team | Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Signing | Total GTD |
| 2003 - 2008 | Houston Texans | 6 yr(s) / $39,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $6,500,000 | $13,510,000 | $13,510,000 |
| 2007 - 2014 | Houston Texans | 8 yr(s) / $59,750,000 | $6,850,000 | $7,468,750 | - | $15,000,000 |
| 2010 - 2016 | Houston Texans | 7 yr(s) / $67,800,000 | $2,817,500 | $9,685,714 | - | $20,500,000 |
| 2015 - 2017 | Indianapolis Colts | 3 yr(s) / $21,000,000 | - | $7,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| 2016 - 2017 | Tennessee Titans | 2 yr(s) / $3,735,000 | - | $1,867,500 | $985,000 | $985,000 |
According to Spotrac, Andre Johnson has signed a total of 5 contracts in his entire career including a rookie deal. His first three contracts came with the team that drafted him, that is, the Houston Texans, while the next two came with the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans.
After signing his rookie deal, Johnson inked a six-year extension in 2007. After 3 years, Andre signed another two year extension which would keep him in Houston till 2014.
Andre Johnson Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, his career earnings stand at $106 million through 2024. In his entire career spanning across 14 years, Johnson played for 3 different teams. His earnings per team are as below:
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Cash Cumulative |
| 12 | Houston Texans | $40,582,500 | $18,667,500 | $95,559,470 |
| 2 | Indianapolis Colts | $3,500,000 | - | $10,000,000 |
| 1 | Tennessee Titans | $463,529 | - | $463,529 |
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FAQ's On Andre Johnson Contract
A. Andre Johnson was drafted as the third overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft.
A. According to Spotrac, Andre Johnson reportedly earned $106 million through career earnings in the NFL.
A. Andre Johnson retired from the NFL after the 2016 season.
A. Andre Johnson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024.
