Andre Johnson Injury: Updates on Texans Star's Concussion and Return

Andre Johnson suffered a concussion in Houston's 27-13 win over Jacksonville in Week 14. The star wide receiver passed the concussion protocol and is active for Week 16 after missing Week 15.

Continue for updates.     

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Johnson Active for Week 16

Sunday, Dec. 21

Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle confirmed Johnson was active vs. Baltimore:

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Johnson Passes Concussion Protocol

Thursday, Dec. 18  

Johnson is confident he will play Week 16 after passing the concussion protocol, per Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle. Smith also shared what Johnson had to say about his injury:

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Johnson Likely to Return For Week 16

Monday, Dec. 15

Bill O'Brien commented on Andre Johnson's status for Week 16, via the Texans:

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Johnson Out for Week 15

Sunday, Dec. 14

The Texans announced Johnson's status:

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Johnson Questionable, Still in Concussion Protocol

Friday, Dec. 12

Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston has an update on Johnson's status:

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Johnson Still Going Through Tests

Thursday, Dec. 11

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle has the latest on Johnson:

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Johnson suffered a concussion in the victory at Jacksonville and is still going through tests. Graham missed the Jaguars game because of a sprained ankle.

If Johnson can’t play, Keshawn Martin is expected to start. If Graham misses another game, either Ryan Griffin or C.J. Fiedorowicz will replace him. DeVier Posey could be active for the first time this season.

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Johnson Day-To-Day, Still Must Pass Concussion Protocol

Monday, Dec. 8

Mark Berman of Fox 26 passed along comments from head coach Bill O'Brien on Andre Johnson:

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Johnson Removed vs. Jaguars

Sunday, Dec. 7

Wide receiver Andre Johnson has been a big part of the Houston Texans' return to prominence this season, but he may be forced to miss some time due to injury. 

Johnson was evaluated for a concussion after taking a big hit early in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14:

NFL.com provides footage of the play (Warning: Video may be sensitive):

Johnson was later ruled out for the game, via Tania Ganguli of ESPN.com:

With Johnson on the shelf, DeAndre Hopkins will shoulder more responsibility as the Texans' go-to guy. It can be argued that Hopkins is already Johnson's equal, but there is no question that having an All-Pro receiver across from him has lessened his development curve significantly.

Johnson draws so much defensive attention on a regular basis that he opens things up for every other offensive skill player. Even if he doesn't always put up monster numbers, his importance can't be overstated.

The Texans still have enough firepower on offense in the form of Arian Foster and Hopkins to get by over the short term, and their defense is certainly capable of taking games over.

From a pass-catching perspective, tight end Garrett Graham and receivers Damaris Johnson and Keshawn Martin should see additional targets in Johnson's absence.

While nobody can replace everything that Johnson brings to the table, the increased workload for the rest of the receiving corps could be a great thing for the Texans when Johnson does ultimately return.

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