Andre Johnson Returns To Texans OTAs Because He ‘Didn’t Feel Right At Home’

Andre Johnson returned to the Texans on Thursday participating in OTAs after missing the first three days protesting his contract, which has five years remaining on it.

Johnson said the mini-protest this week was “out of character” and he’s talked with Texans management to begin sorting out his issues.

“I don’t really think you can really win against an organization. When you’re under contract, they can hold you to that, and it’s up to them to re-do it or give you an extension or whatever they want to do. They really don’t have to do anything. They can sit there and hold me to that contract, and if you choose to sit out and take fines, that’s what happens. But I’m past that. I’m over that. I’m here working and I’m going to continue to work and hopefully we can achieve our goal of getting to the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl.”

He said he “didn’t feel right being at home” and he “never” misses OTAs.

Johnson’s realizing that he has very little leverage in this situation since he’s got so many years left on his contract. He’s also realizing that, with little leverage, taking a contentious approach to management isn’t the way to get a new deal.

Johnson’s admission that his mini-holdout was “out of character” for him is a good sign that he’s ready to be a Texan for a long time.