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Andre Johnson was the second first-round pick in the Houston Texans' franchise history.
He became the first legitimate superstar and eventually Hall of Famer in franchise history.
That reality happened when Janice and Bob McNair signed off on having the AFC South franchise select him third overall out of the University of Miami in 2003.
Following Tuesday's passing of Janice McNair, Johnson has offered up his condolences to the family.
McNair, who co-founded the Texans with Bob after buying the franchise's expansion rights in 1999, died Tuesday in Houston, the team announced. She was 89.
Johnson, the Texans' all-time leader in every receiving category, released a statement via the franchise paying his respects not just to the owner of the team, but rather to his friend.
“Mrs. McNair was my friend and I will miss her,” Johnson said. “I will always be grateful to her and Bob for giving me a chance to live out my dream of playing in the NFL. One of my favorite memories is being able to tell her that we were going to the Hall of Fame.”
Johnson, who spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the Texans, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 after totaling 1,062 receptions, 14,185 receiving yards, and 70 touchdowns. Before that, he became the second member of the Texans Ring of Honor, joining Bob McNair in the rafters while having No. 80 ceremoniously retired.
Janice McNair, who is survived by her four children: sons Cary and Cal and daughters Melissa and Ruth, along with 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, became the fourth inductee last season. Johnson was in attendance, alongside future Hall of Fame defensive end and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.
"Janice McNair was a woman of extraordinary generosity, grace and faith, whose impact on the Houston community and the NFL will be felt for generations," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "Alongside Bob, she helped bring the NFL back to her beloved Houston and played an essential role in building the Texans into an organization that reflects the values held dear -- service, integrity, and commitment to community."
Under Bob and Janice McNair's watch, the Texans are 174-214-1 with nine playoff appearances, eight division titles and seven playoff wins. They are a projected favorite to win the AFC South once more this season under fourth-year coach DeMeco Ryans.
The Texans, who open the regular season at Reliant Stadium on Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills, will likely honor Janice McNair's legacy then.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans HOF WR Andre Johnson releases statement on passing of team co-founder Janice McNair
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He became the first legitimate superstar and eventually Hall of Famer in franchise history.
That reality happened when Janice and Bob McNair signed off on having the AFC South franchise select him third overall out of the University of Miami in 2003.
Following Tuesday's passing of Janice McNair, Johnson has offered up his condolences to the family.
McNair, who co-founded the Texans with Bob after buying the franchise's expansion rights in 1999, died Tuesday in Houston, the team announced. She was 89.
Johnson, the Texans' all-time leader in every receiving category, released a statement via the franchise paying his respects not just to the owner of the team, but rather to his friend.
“Mrs. McNair was my friend and I will miss her,” Johnson said. “I will always be grateful to her and Bob for giving me a chance to live out my dream of playing in the NFL. One of my favorite memories is being able to tell her that we were going to the Hall of Fame.”
Johnson, who spent 12 of his 14 seasons with the Texans, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 after totaling 1,062 receptions, 14,185 receiving yards, and 70 touchdowns. Before that, he became the second member of the Texans Ring of Honor, joining Bob McNair in the rafters while having No. 80 ceremoniously retired.
Janice McNair, who is survived by her four children: sons Cary and Cal and daughters Melissa and Ruth, along with 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, became the fourth inductee last season. Johnson was in attendance, alongside future Hall of Fame defensive end and three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt.
"Janice McNair was a woman of extraordinary generosity, grace and faith, whose impact on the Houston community and the NFL will be felt for generations," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "Alongside Bob, she helped bring the NFL back to her beloved Houston and played an essential role in building the Texans into an organization that reflects the values held dear -- service, integrity, and commitment to community."
Under Bob and Janice McNair's watch, the Texans are 174-214-1 with nine playoff appearances, eight division titles and seven playoff wins. They are a projected favorite to win the AFC South once more this season under fourth-year coach DeMeco Ryans.
The Texans, who open the regular season at Reliant Stadium on Sept. 13 against the Buffalo Bills, will likely honor Janice McNair's legacy then.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Texans HOF WR Andre Johnson releases statement on passing of team co-founder Janice McNair
Continue reading...
