Report: WR Johnson, Texans near mega-deal

[Mooche]

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that the Texans are close to signing Andre Johnson to a deal that will make him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.
McClain doesn't have specifics, but it sounds like Johnson's contract will surpass Larry Fitzgerald's. The four-year, $40 million deal Fitz signed in 2008 still stands as the biggest receiver pact in the game. A.J. is currently under control through 2014, so he'll presumably get a new, upgraded five-year contract with a hefty signing bonus and $35 million or so guaranteed. Aug. 4 - 11:58 pm et
Source: John McClain on Twitter

Not a shocker at all in my opinion. You knew the dude was gonna get paid, he is gonna use the Fitz contract as leverage and it's all over, he's gonna get the money he wants.

 

[RipCity32]

Deservingly so.
The other Johnson will probably get paid more though when his contract is up lol.

 

[Mooche]

Texans signed WR Andre Johnson to a seven-year, $73.5 million contract.
Johnson becomes the NFL's highest-paid receiver with a two-year, $38.5 million extension on his old five-year deal. It brings his average salary up to $10.5 million per year, slightly more than the four-year, $40M deal Larry Fitzgerald signed in 2008. "This will make him a Texan for life," GM Rick Smith said. When the contract is up in 2016, Johnson will be 35. But for now, the Texans get the league's best wideout in his prime with a smile on his face. Aug. 5 - 2:57 pm et
Source: Houston Chronicle on Twitter

<Censored> - Did he EVER get paid, lol.

 

[RipCity32]

Indeed he did wow lol.

 

[footballplaya52]

good move by houston

 

[Gtown81]

<3

 

[DannyColtsBro]

Still not gonna matter when they get stomped in week 1.

 

[atruebudfan]

He is worth every penny, good deal.