Tag: 2024

AFC playoff picture: Where does Pittsburgh currently factor in?

A few weeks away from the 2024 season’s halfway mark, here are the AFC’s current standings and playoff picture through seven weeks.

It feels like it was only yesterday when fans were speculating over the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 game against the Atlanta Falcon’s, but with the trade deadline around the corner, and only a few weeks away from being half-way through the 2024 season, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape.

Currently, the Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with the Baltimore Ravens for the top spot in the AFC North.  The Ravens currently hold the tie breaker over the Steelers, due to Baltimore having a better divisional record of 1-0.  With this in mind, Pittsburgh currently holds the top Wild Card playoff spot as the 5th seed in the AFC overall.

There is currently a four-way tie for the second-overall seed in the AFC playoff picture.  Pittsburgh could realistically take the number one seed if the team can defeat the Chiefs on Christmas day and Ravens twice this season.

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Packers Wire’s 2024 season record and outcome predictions

The Packers Wire staff predicts the 2024 season record and outcome.

The Green Bay Packers are entering the 2024 season as a trendy Super Bowl pick after rebounding from a 3-6 start and making an impressive playoff run during the first year of the Jordan Love era in 2023. Love is now the highest-paid quarterback in football, the young offense has a year under its belt and the defense is moving forward with a new, aggressive defensive coordinator and a big-time addition in safety Xavier McKinney.

The highly anticipated season kicks off Friday night against the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil.

The staff at Packers Wire makes W-L record and outcome predictions before the start of the 2024 season:

Zach Kruse, managing editor

11-6: This has all the makings of a special season. The Packers offense could be one of the NFL’s best, given the combination of Jordan Love’s ascendancy to end last season, the depth of weapons around the quarterback position, the potential of the offensive line and Matt LaFleur’s dynamic, versatile scheme. While there are question marks on defense, particularly at linebacker and cornerback, the talent level is considerably better entering 2024 and Jeff Hafley’s scheme might finally unlock the disruptive ability of a deep front. On paper, the Packers should be terrific at both throwing the football and defending the pass, two important factors for playing winning football each week. There will be bumps along the way. The NFC North is improved, and the schedule isn’t as forgiving as last year. But there’s no reason why the Packers, if healthy, can’t get to double-digit wins and be in contention to win the division from start to finish. In a best-case scenario, the Packers start fast and rise to the top of the NFC, securing a top seed in the postseason. I think they probably have a few slipups that prevent the easiest playoff path. Still, this team has everything it needs to make a Super Bowl run, especially in a conference where the top teams — namely the 49ers and Cowboys — dealt with turmoil off the field this summer. The Packers are young, talented and hungry after nearly getting to the NFC title game last January. My guess: the Packers win 11 regular season games and two playoff games but come up just short of a Super Bowl appearance.

Brandon Carwile, contributor

10-7: I expect the offense to get off to a faster start than last year. Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Luke Musgrave, and Tucker Kraft are no longer rookies, and with a year of experience, they should be much more comfortable heading into their second seasons. If Christian Watson has truly moved past his hamstring issues, Green Bay’s top deep threat should be on the field a lot more. Jordan Love’s chemistry with Romeo Doubs is evident, and adding Josh Jacobs to the backfield provides another dynamic weapon. Altogether, these pieces surrounding an emerging quarterback could form a top-10 offense. Most of the question marks lie on defense, where new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley will implement an entirely new scheme in 2024 featuring more aggressive coverages. Like the offense last year, it might take some time for the defense to adjust. Despite that, this team is as well-rounded as it has been in years and should make the playoffs. A tougher schedule may prevent them from dethroning the defending NFC North champion Detroit Lions, but this Packers team is capable of a deep playoff run if everything clicks.

Brennen Rupp, contributor

13-4: I’m all in on Jordan Love and this young offense. This offense took off when Aaron Jones got healthy and finished the season on a terror with five straight 100-yard rushing games, including two in the playoffs. Josh Jacobs is going to step into that role and flourish. Jacobs is not far removed from the season he led the league in rushing yards and he’s a make-you-miss running back. The year Jacobs led the league in rushing he forced 90 missed tackles and racked up over 1,000 yards after contact. With a year of working together, it’s reasonable to expect Love and his group of young pass catchers to continue to put up gaudy numbers.

Jeff Hafley takes over a defense that has plenty of talent. I expect Rashan Gary to have a 10-plus sack season, while Kenny Clark enjoys maybe the best season of his career. If Eric Stokes can stay healthy and rediscover his rookie form, the Packers could have two lockdown cornerbacks on the boundary. The safety room went from the worst in the league to a position that looks strong on paper with the free agent signing of Xavier McKinney and the additions of Javon Bullard and Evan Williams via the draft.

Greg Williams, contributor

12-5: The Green Bay Packers are poised for a deep run in 2024, building on last year’s playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys and a strong offseason. With key players returning to full health and impactful additions, the team is prepared to elevate its performance on both sides of the ball. The addition of Josh Jacobs gives the offense a powerful, dynamic rushing attack, while Xavier McKinney brings leadership and playmaking ability to a secondary anchored by a healthy Jaire Alexander. The defense, now under the guidance of new coordinator Jeff Hafley, may have a slow start, but it has the potential to quickly find its rhythm and become a dominant force as the season progresses.

While the Packers are well-equipped to contend, they are fully aware of the challenges ahead. They face one of the tougher schedules in the league, with high-stakes matchups against top teams, and they’ll need to navigate an improved NFC North, where the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears are intriguing teams to watch. Nevertheless, with Jordan Love continuing to develop and the roster now more balanced than ever, the Packers are setting their sights on a 12-5 finish, ready to make a deep playoff push and compete for the Super Bowl.

Texans Week 1 injury report: Houston gets back DE Will Anderson Jr.

For the first time in over a month, Will Anderson Jr. returned to practice for the Houston Texans.

As practice broke late Wednesday morning at the Methodist Training Center, a welcomed face emerged from the facility with a helmet in hand and ready to take the field.

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. returned to live reps and was a for the first time in nearly a month in preparation for Sunday’s season opener against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year had been dealing with an ankle injury since the team left for the Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio.

While Anderson could need time to ramp back up for full speed, he made it clear during Wednesday’s open locker room that he’ll be suiting up when the Texans take the field against their AFC South foe at noon.

“It felt really good to be around the team again,” Anderson said. “Last week, I just started a little bit. I missed the guys a lot. I’ve been trying to get right. It’s been exciting.”

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The No. 3 overall pick of the 2023 draft has already proven he’s the long-term heir apparent to three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt. Anderson started off his career with a promising road outing against the Baltimore Ravens.

That sparked a season for the ages down at NRG Stadium for the former Alabama All-American. In 15 games, Anderson totaled seven sacks,  64 quarterback pressures and 22 quarterback hits. He also helped Houston’s defense finish with a franchise record 46 sacks en route to its first division title in four years.

The Texans should feel great about their overall pass rush with a healthy Anderson. Free agent addition Danielle Hunter set a tone in the preseason with a sack and two pressures against Justin Fields and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston also still has Derek Barnett and Jerry Hughes, both of whom excelled as rotational options last season.

Here’s a look at the full injury report for the Texans and Colts after Wednesday’s practice:

Houston Texans

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
DB MJ Stewart Knee DNP

DNP: Did not practice

LP: Limited participation 

FP: Full participation

Indianapolis Colts

Player Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
WR Josh Downs Ankle DNP
K Matt Gay Hernia DNP

 

Tracking Packers practice squad additions to start 2024 season

Tracking all the Packers practice squad additions to start the 2024 season.

The Green Bay Packers can start signing players to the practice squad after the waiver period ends on Wednesday. All NFL teams can carry 16 players on the practice squad during the 2024 season. Some will have 17, with a free spot designated for International Player Pathway players.

The Packers released 34 players on Tuesday, but many will return to Green Bay on the practice squad to start 2024. Once the practice squad is filled, a 53-man initial roster will turn into a complete 69-player (or 70, if Alex Hale is retained as the international player) team for Brian Gutekunst and Matt LaFleur.

Follow along as Packers Wire tracks all the additions made to the practice squad on Wednesday:

Signings by position (15/17)

QB: Sean Clifford
RB: Ellis Merriweather, Nate McCrary
WR: Julian Hicks, Jalen Wayne
TE: Messiah Swinson
OL: Lecitus Smith, Donovan Jennings
DE: Deslin Alexandre
DL: James Ester
LB: Chris Russell Jr.
CB: Robert Rochell, Kalen King
S: Omar Brown
K: Alex Hale (International Player Pathway)
P:
LS:

TE Messiah Swinson

The Packers will sign rookie tight end Messiah Swinson to the practice squad, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com. Swinson went undrafted out of Arizona State. He is an inline, run-blocking tight end.

DL James Ester

The Packers will sign rookie defensive lineman James Ester to the practice squad, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com. Ester went undrafted out of Northern Illinois. He produced two hurries and deflected a pass that was interception during the preseason.

QB Sean Clifford

The Packers will sign quarterback Sean Clifford to the practice squad, per Tom Silverstein of PackersNews.com. He will serve as the No. 3 quarterback behind Jordan Love and Malik Willis and could be an early-season elevation.

RB Ellis Merriweather

The Packers will sign running back Ellis Merriweather to the practice squad, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Merriweather spent time on the Packers’ practice squad last year and ran hard this summer, especially in the preseason finale.

OL Lecitus Smith

The Packers will sign offensive lineman Lecitus Smith to the practice squad, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. He can play guard or center.

OL Donovan Jennings

The Packers will sign offensive lineman Donovan Jennings to the practice squad, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The rookie from USF played tackle in college but has the size and athleticism to move inside.

CB Robert Rochell

The Packers will sign cornerback Robert Rochell to the practice squad, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. The veteran corner can play on the perimeter and on special teams.

CB Kalen King

The Packers will sign cornerback Kalen King to the practice squad, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com. The rookie seventh-round pick flashed playmaking ability.

DE Deslin Alexandre

The Packers will sign defensive end Deslin Alexandre to the practice squad, per Bill Huber.

K Alex Hale

The Packers announced the signing of rookie kicker Alex Hale. He is the team’s International Player Pathway player and won’t count against the practice squad.

RB Nate McCrary

The Packers announced the signing of running back Nate McCrary to the practice squad.

WR Jalen Wayne

The Packers announced the signing of receiver Jalen Wayne to the practice squad.

S Omar Brown

The Packers announced the signing of safety Omar Brown, a rookie out of Nebraska. He spent time with the Broncos. He also had a top 30 visit with the Packers before the 2024 draft.

LB Chris Russell Jr.

The Packers announced the signing of linebacker Chris Russell Jr. A collegiate teammate of Edgerrin Cooper, Russell was a tryout player and later spent time with the team during training camp.

Here’s the Green Bay Packers’ initial 53-man roster for 2024 season

Here’s the initial 53-man roster for the Green Bay Packers to start the 2024 season.

The Green Bay Packers reduced their roster to 53 players ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.

The initial roster is subject to change. Teams can sign or start putting in waiver claims on players released during final cuts on Wednesday. The Packers and the 31 other NFL teams will also start creating the practice squad on Wednesday.

Here’s the Packers’ initial 53-man roster for 2024:

OFFENSE (24)

QB (2): Jordan Love, Malik Willis (pending physical)
RB (3): Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, Emanuel Wilson
WR (6): Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Malik Heath, Bo Melton
TE (3): Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft, Ben Sims
OL (10): Rasheed Walker, Elgton Jenkins, Josh Myers, Sean Rhyan, Zach Tom, Jordan Morgan, Andre Dillard Jacob Monk, Kadeem Telfort, Travis Glover

DEFENSE (26)

DE (6): Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Kingsley Enagbare, Lukas Van Ness, Brenton Cox Jr., Arron Mosby
DL (5): Kenny Clark, TJ Slaton, Devonte Wyatt, Colby Wooden, Karl Brooks
ILB (5): Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Eric Wilson, Edgerrin Cooper, Ty’Ron Hopper
CB (5): Jaire Alexander, Eric Stokes, Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine, Corey Ballentine
S (5): Xavier McKinney, Javon Bullard, Evan Williams, Zayne Anderson, Kitan Oladapo

SPECIAL TEAMS (3)

K: Greg Joseph
P: Daniel Whelan
LS: Matt Orzech

Analyst believes the Commanders will finish ahead of the Eagles in the NFC East

There is at least one person who thinks the Commanders will finish ahead of the Eagles.

Where did the hosts of “First Things First” predict the Commanders would finish in the NFC East this year?

Monday, the hosts made their predictions and reasons why. Here are their predictions for the NFC East and what they had to say about the Commanders specifically.

Nick Wright: Cowboys, Commanders, Eagles, Giants

“The argument for the Washington Commanders is simple. The new coach bump from Dan Quinn, and the fact that I like Jayden Daniels as a player. I don’t like him long-term as a prospect because I am concerned about the injuries.

I’m concerned about his body, his frame, and his ability to survive eight, nine, ten years in this league. That’s my whole argument against him. That he is too small for a long NFL career, that doesn’t mean he can’t be dynamic in an individual season.

They have decent weapons and I understand defensively there are going to be some struggles. However, there is always a team that everyone has written off as one of the worst teams in the league that is going to make the playoffs or is right there. I don’t have them making the playoffs, but I do have them finishing second.”

Chris Broussard: Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants

“I love Jayden Daniels. I think he is going to have a dynamic year, and I think they are growing. That doesn’t mean I think he is making the playoffs as a rookie. But I think he has a bright future.”

Greg Jennings: Eagles, Cowboys, Commanders, Giants

“You (Nick Wright) say Jahan Dotson is not a good receiver? You are out of your mind. He had a down year last year. I like him in this situation. I think what they are trying to do is really put a lot of pieces around Jalen Hurts…I don’t know how confident they are in him carrying the load. When you start to load up around a quarterback like this, you’re saying he needs more around him.”

I like the Cowboys, but they are not making the playoffs. I’m sorry, Cowboy Nation.”

Jennings did not provide any commentary on the Commanders or Giants.

6 stars of the Packers preseason in 2024

Highlighting the preseason stars for the Packers ahead of the 2024 season.

The Green Bay Packers sandwiched convincing victories over the Cleveland Browns in the preseason opener and Baltimore Ravens in the preseason finale with a lopsided and disappointing result on the road against the Denver Broncos over three exhibition games ahead of the 2024 season.

With joint practices against both the Broncos and Ravens, coach Matt LaFleur decided to sit most of his most valuable players in each of the final two preseason games. The result was a mostly injury-free preseason and an excellent evaluation opportunity for others on the roster. Some players took full advantage.

Here are the stars of the preseason for the Packers in 2024:

WR Dontayvion Wicks

Let’s start with the man who kicked off the preseason with a bang. Was this the best preseason performance of all-time? One snap, one catch, one touchdown. Wicks won a slot fade and caught a 65-yard score from Jordan Love on the third play from scrimmage in Cleveland and didn’t play again. On just one snap played, Wicks was the highest-graded wide receiver during the 2024 preseason at Pro Football Focus.

RB Emanuel Wilson

Wilson, the 2023 preseason champ, finished third among all players in rushing yards and second among running backs with 160 rushing yards on 37 attempts. According to PFF, he forced 10 missed tackles (second most), gained 132 yards after first contact (first) and produced four runs of at least 10 yards (tied for first). He also pass-blocked well (eight pass-blocking snaps, zero pressures allowed) and caught three passes for 37 yards, including a 20-yarder.

LB Kristian Welch

The Wisconsin native produced three takeaways, including a pair of interceptions. He dropped what could have been a third pick. Welch also finished with 16 total tackles without a miss and eight total stops, tied for the 11th most among all players this preseason. He combined takeaways with sure tackling and contributions on special teams (two tackles). Welch ended up as one of five players with two interceptions this preseason.

DE Arron Mosby

In the finale, Mosby delivered a strip-sack (resulting in a touchdown) and an interception on back-to-back possessions. He also deflected on a pass on fourth down in the opener and finished with four total pressures. For much of the summer, Mosby was a menacing player playing opposite Brenton Cox Jr.

WR Malik Heath

Heath led the Packers with nine catches for 83 yards. His lone touchdown was a clutch contested catch on fourth down in the finale. Lost in the numbers are two missed deep shots that could have been big plays in Denver, including a likely touchdown on the first series vs. starters. Six of his nine catches created first downs or touchdowns. He also blocked well in each game.

DL Colby Wooden

On many of his preseason snaps, he looked like a second-year fourth-round pick playing against backups and third-stringers. Wooden produced four pressures and six stops, including a pair of tackles for loss against the run. His sack was a cleanup after a pressure from a teammate. He also disrupted a screen pass attempt in Denver.

Packers roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players to start 2024

Tracking the roster cuts made as the Packers get down to 53 players to start the 2024 season.

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and coach Matt LaFleur will use the information and evaluations gained from a full training camp, two joint practices and three preseason games to help guide the difficult decisions necessary to trim the team’s roster to 53 players by Tuesday afternoon’s deadline.

While a couple dozen players will be released over the next two days, many will return on the team’s 16-player practice squad. After the waiver period expires on Wednesday, the Packers can start building out the practice squad.

Packers Wire will track all the cuts made to get down to 53 players by Tuesday here:

Cuts by position

QB: Sean Clifford, Michael Pratt
RB: Nate McCrary, Ellis Merriweather
WR: Samori Toure, Jalen Wayne, Julian Hicks, Dimitri Stanley, Grant DuBose
TE: Joel Wilson, Messiah Swinson, Henry Pearson (FB)
OL: Caleb Jones, Luke Tenuta, Lecitus Smith, Royce Newman, Donovan Jennings

DE: Deslin Alexandre
DL: James Ester, Spencer Waege, Keonte Schad
LB: Chris Russell Jr., Kristian Welch, Christian Young, Ralen Goforth
CB: Robert Rochell, Kalen King, Gemon Green, LJ Davis
S: Anthony Johnson Jr., Benny Sapp III

K: Anders Carlson, Alex Hale
P:
LS:

List of reported cuts

OL Donovan Jennings: The Packers will release offensive lineman Donovan Jennings, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

FB Henry Pearson: The Packers will release fullback/tight end Henry Pearson, per Bill Huber of SI.com.

OL Royce Newman: The Packers will release offensive lineman Royce Newman, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. A 16-game starter as a rookie, Newman never took a developmental step and gradually fell down the depth chart.

RB Ellis Merriweather: The Packers will release running back Ellis Merriweather, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Merriweather ran hard during the preseason and could be a good practice squad option.

OL Lecitus Smith: The Packers will release offensive lineman Lecitus Smith, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

DL James Ester: The Packers will release rookie defensive lineman James Ester, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

QB Michael Pratt: The Packers will release rookie quarterback Michael Pratt, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Like Sean Clifford, Pratt — a seventh-round pick in 2024 — failed to win the backup quarterback job. He is a prime practice squad candidate.

QB Sean Clifford: The Packers will release quarterback Sean Clifford, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. A 2023 fifth-round pick, Clifford spent last year as Jordan Love’s backup. He struggled throughout the summer, and the Packers changed course by trading for Malik Willis.

DE Deslin Alexandre: The Packers will release defensive end Deslin Alexandre, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic.

LB Kristian Welch: The Packers will release linebacker Kristian Welch, per Bill Huber of SI.com. Keeping six linebackers would have been tough, but this is still a bit of surprise. Welch, a Wisconsin native, was one of the preseason standouts.

LB Chris Russell Jr.: The Packers will release rookie linebacker Chris Russell Jr., per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

WR Dimitri Stanley: The Packers will release rookie receiver Dimitri Stanley, per Bill Huber of SI.com.

RB Nate McCrary: The Packers will release running back Nate McCrary but expect him back on the practice squad, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

WR Julian Hicks: The Packers will release rookie receiver Julian Hicks, per Bill Huber of SI.com. Huber says Hicks will be back on the practice squad.

TE Messiah Swinson: The Packers will release rookie tight end Messiah Swinson, an undrafted free agent out of Arizona State, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

OL Luke Tenuta: The Packers will release offensive lineman Luke Tenuta, per Bill Huber of SI.com. He missed most of last season with an ankle injury.

WR Jalen Wayne: The Packers will release receiver Jalen Wayne, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com.

TE Joel Wilson: The Packers will release tight end Joel Wilson, per Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com. Wilson is a candidate to return on the practice squad.

K Anders Carlson: The Packers will release kicker Anders Carlson, per Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The incumbent at kicker had another up-and-down summer, necessitating the need to find a new option to start 2024.

OT Caleb Jones: The Packers will release offensive tackle Caleb Jones, per Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. In the search for a swing tackle, Jones never emerged. He was a third-stringer for much of camp. It’s possible he’ll return on the practice squad.

WR Samori Toure: The Packers will release wide receiver Samori Toure, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Toure, a seventh-round pick in 2022, played in 22 games over the last two seasons, catching 13 passes. He got stuck in a deep receiver group.

One day before the cut deadline, the Packers traded a seventh-round pick to the Tennessee Titans for quarterback Malik Willis, a 2022 third-rounder who is now expected to be Jordan Love’s backup.

Steelers training camp: QB Justin Fields continues to push Russell Wilson

Justin Fields’ athleticism gives him a distinct edge over Russell Wilson.

So far, the Pittsburgh Steelers training camp has been a showcase for quarterback Justin Fields and he isn’t wasting it. As Russell Wilson works his way back from a calf strain, Fields keeps taking a big chunk of the first-team reps and gets better every practice.

But what has really stood out for Fields that Wilson simply cannot match is his athleticism. No one is asking for Fields to be Wilson in his prime but the Steelers aren’t going to get Wilson in his prime from Wilson either.

Fields ability to beat teams with his legs has been on full display over the last week two weeks and this is a dimension to the offense Pittsburgh hasn’t had in a very long time.

It is starting to feel like the pole position that Wilson had going into camp is long gone.  As offensive coordinator Arthur Smith said of Fields, “He’s a dangerous football player with the ball in his hands.” It’s been a long time since anyone said that about a Steelers quarterback.

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Watch: Texans WR Andre Johnson arrives at Pro Football Hall of Fame

Andre Johnson has officially touched down in Canton, Ohio in preparation for the Pro Football Hall of Fame weekend.

Andre Johnson has officially touched down in Canton, Ohio.

Johnson, the first major star in Houston Texans’ history, is ready to have his bust cemented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy well beyond his time at NRG Stadium.

The former Pro Bowl receiver sent a message to fans, thanking them for the kind words before Saturday’s enshrinement.

“I’m super excited,” Johnson said. “I got a chance to see some fans earlier, sign some autographs. I can’t wait until Saturday to give my speech. Thank you guys. See you tonight at the game.”

Johnson, the Texans’ all-time leader in every receiving category, waited years for this moment to arrive. It’s fitting that as Houston looks poised to begin a new era of winning behind C.J. Stroud, it’ll see a Hall of Famer represent the franchise forever in Canton.

Drafted No. 3 overall out of Miami in 2003, Johnson spent 12 seasons with the Texans, helping the franchise not only make the playoffs for the first time but also win its first-ever postseason game.

Over his dozen seasons with the Texans, Johnson caught 1,012 passes for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns. He also posted an NFL record 21 games of at least ten catches for over 100 yards in 14 seasons.

Johnson, plus the rest of the 2024 Hall of Fame class, will be inducted at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. Coverage will be televised on ESPN.