Andre Johnson's agent, Kennard McGuire, told Pro Football Talk he asked the Texans to cut the disgruntled wideout, rather than try to trade him. Johnson said he was told by coach Bill O'Brien last week that the team envisioned him in a reduced role in 2015.
Johnson, 33, has two years and $21.5 million left on his contract. He has spent his entire 12-year career with Houston, racking up 1,012 catches for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns.
Assuming he is released, Johnson is expected to try to latch on with a Super Bowl contender. He's appeared in four playoff games without reaching a Super Bowl.
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