Inclement weather delays Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson will have to wait a little longer before being enshrined into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.

Houston Texans legendary receiver Andre Johnson will make his speech Saturday afternoon as the newest member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The time? Right now, that remains a mystery.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony is currently delayed due to inclement in Canton, Ohio. The outdoor ceremony was expected to begin at 11 a.m. CT, but about an hour before the event, the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s X account posted that there would be a pause before festivities were underway.

At the time of this publication, there has been no word on when the event will restart. Johnson, the first Texans player to enter the Hall of Fame, will speak last among the seven representatives behind enshired.

Drafted No. 3 overall out of Miami in 2003, Johnson became a hero in Houston for a new franchise as the team’s top target. Under Gary Kubiak’s watch, he posted six 1,000-yard seasons and helped the Texans clinch their first playoff berth and win in 2011.

“Everybody knows, Andre knows what he’s done even when times weren’t as great here in Houston,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Friday. “Andre was still, I bet, shining a light here in Houston. Making plays, creating a name for himself. He just epitomizes what this organization is about.”
Over his 14-year career, Johnson spent 12 calling Houston home. He still holds every major receiving record in franchise history, including 64 touchdown receptions off 1,012 catches.

For his career, the 6-foot-3 Johnson finished with 1,062 receptions for 14,185 yards and 70 receiving touchdowns. He also holds an NFL record for the most 100-plus catch and 1,400-yard seasons at four apiece.

Johnson was named a seven-time Pro Bowler, a two-time first-team All-Pro and a two-time second-team All-Pro representative during his dozen seasons in Houston. He is only one of two players in franchise history named to the Texans’ Ring of Honor.

Texans Wire will keep you posted regarding a start time at the Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony.