The Houston Texans Announce They Will Cover the Full Cost of Cancer Treatment for One of the Most Revered Figures in Franchise History

Houston, Texas – December 28, 2025

The Houston Texans have reaffirmed what the organization has long claimed to stand for — loyalty, family, and responsibility — by pledging full support for franchise legend Andre Johnson, one of the most respected figures in team history and the standard-bearer for everything the Texans aspire to be.

Team leadership confirmed that the Texans will ensure Johnson is fully supported through his current health battle, making it clear that this is not charity or publicity, but obligation — the kind that comes with decades of sacrifice, excellence, and identity-building.

A senior team source described the situation with quiet gravity:

“He spent his entire career fighting for the Texans. Now it’s time for Houston to return that faith. I want every player who wears Deep Steel Blue, Battle Red, and Liberty White to know this — once you’ve given your soul to this franchise, Texans Nation will always have your back. Keep pushing. Because in Houston, loyalty is the true legacy.”

Andre Johnson is not just a former player — he is the foundation of the franchise. Drafted in 2003, he became the Texans’ first true superstar, setting nearly every receiving record in team history while earning seven Pro Bowl selections and multiple All-Pro honors. Long before playoff appearances became routine, Johnson gave Houston credibility, professionalism, and belief.

In 2024, his legacy was cemented forever with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, making him the first and only player to enter Canton primarily as a Houston Texan. For a young franchise still defining its identity, Johnson represented consistency, dignity, and excellence in an era when wins were hard to come by and expectations were still forming.

What makes this moment resonate even more deeply is Johnson’s character away from the spotlight. Never loud. Never chasing attention. Always present. Even in retirement, he has remained connected to the organization, appearing at games, supporting community initiatives, and mentoring younger players without fanfare.

Inside the Texans building, the sentiment is unanimous: this is not about headlines — it’s about honoring a bond.

“Legends don’t stop being family when the cleats come off,” one staff member said quietly. “Andre built this place. Now we stand for him.”

For the Texans, this commitment is a reminder of what a franchise should be at its core — not just a football operation, but a community that remembers who carried it when there was nothing to carry but pride.

Andre Johnson gave Houston everything he had.
Now Houston is giving something back that matters far more.

And that, more than any statistic or trophy, is what legacy truly means.