Andre Johnson is not a part of the daily operations of the Houston Texans again.
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Johnson, who had a unique role as a special advisory to the coach, general manager, and scouting department, will be stepping away from the job. However, he will still be a part of the team in a limited capacity that centers around the team’s community outreach.
“Yes, I’m not actually on the staff anymore, but I’ll still be around,” Johnson said. “For me, it just won’t be an everyday thing. I’ll still be around and helping the guys out.”
Retired Texans WR Andre Johnson @johnson80 is no longer a special advisor to the general manager, by his choice 'Yes, I'm not actually on the staff anymore, but I'll still be around. For me, it just won't be an every-day thing. I'll still be around and helping the guys out' pic.twitter.com/sqZEr1XYk0
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 22, 2020
According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Johnson is staying onboard as a Texans Ambassador, a former player, coach, or member of the team who takes part in community appearances.
Andre Johnson leaving Texans as special adviser to Bill O’Brien isn’t surprising. He no longer wanted to put in the long hours. He’ll still be a Texans Ambassador with other former players.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 22, 2020
Last year, Johnson spent time with the receivers.
“Pretty much now, on a day to day basis, I’m just around the receivers a lot,” Johnson said on June 4, 2019. “Helping them out, just giving advice in situations when I see it. Just trying to help out with anything I see and try to help make the team better.”
Johnson feels he can help the team better as an ambassador for community appearances. It doesn’t mean his off-field football career is over or that any bad blood exists between Johnson and the Texans. The inaugural Ring of Honor member will still be around the team and represent the franchise.
