Andre Johnson is the first Houston Texans player to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
He’s also the first player in franchise history to have a day dedicated to him.
The Texans are calling Sunday’s Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts the AJ 80 Hall of Fame game as they honor the legendary receiver for his efforts over his 12 seasons with the AFC South franchise.
During halftime, Johnson will receive his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring on the field. He’s already received the gold jacket and the ring will complete the set of gifts given from Canton, Ohio.
Andre Johnson’s Hall of Fame ring is beautiful 😍
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— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) October 25, 2024
Johnson, who remains the franchise’s all-time leader in every receiving category, will be honored before the game with a pregame pep rally in the stadium’s southeast corner.
To begin the events, Johnson’s family will handle the team’s ‘H’s Up tradition.’ After the team takes the field, Johnson will join the captains at midfield for the pregame coin toss.
Drafted third overall out of Miami in 2003, Johnson quickly became the Texans’ first star player, earning seven Pro Bowl selections and a pair of first-team All-Pro nods. He also played for the Colts and the Tennessee Titans before retiring after the 2016 season.
For his career, Johnson finished with 1,062 receptions, 14,185 receiving yards and 70 touchdown receptions. He ranks 11th all-time in receptions and receiving yards and 49th all-time in touchdowns.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.
