Texans GM Rick Smith recently indicated that if Andre Johnson is going to get a new contract -- something he’s been asking for this offseason -- it will need to happen before the season starts.
Deadline For Andre Johnson Contract: Texans Say Before Regular Season
“Our policy’s been that we’ll look at deals and we’ll try to get things done during the offseason,” Smith said. “But once the season starts, our entire focus as an organization goes to football and playing games.
Johnson, who previously represented himself, is unhappy with an eight-year, $60 million contract signed in 2007. He’s unhappy because the new standard for top receivers like Johnson is $9-10 million per year. His salaries won’t top $8 million for the rest of the contract.
Smith has previously said the team is “willing to talk” about Johnson’s contract.
Johnson hired an agent a few weeks ago and hope something can get done before the season.
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