Andre Johnson Comments on Signing with Colts: Top Takeaways and Reaction

Andre Johnson's move to the cross-division rival Indianapolis Colts was all about removing the one remaining hurdle in his Hall of Fame career: winning a Super Bowl. The seven-time Pro Bowler said as much Wednesday as he was announced as the latest high-profile veteran signing in Indianapolis.   

Johnson signed a three-year, $21 million contract, per ESPN's Josina Anderson, and joins fellow Miami product Frank Gore as the Colts' second offensive addition of the offseason. Johnson, who flew with Gore to Indianapolis on Tuesday, said the two viewed Indianapolis as a burgeoning title contender, per Kevin Bowen of Colts.com:

Andre Johnson said once he got released Frank Gore immediately called him. Common theme was Indy gave them the best chance to win it all.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson on the top priority he was looking for when Houston released him: “Andrew. Luck."

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson talked with Reggie Wayne during the process and, as you would expect from 87, he spoke very highly of the @Colts.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson said he will not wear No. 80. It’s a new chapter so he will don No. 81.

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson on the @Colts young WRs: “Very explosive group. Every time we (Houston) played against the Colts, T.Y. seemed to kill us."

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson’s friends thought it was New England. His answer: “You all must not know about that kid down in Indy.” http://t.co/R89GJcnsxI

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 11, 2015

Today with Frank and Andre. pic.twitter.com/PTFltuxdPl

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) March 12, 2015

Earlier today @MayTayColts and I sat down with Frank Gore and Andre Johnson. Gore: http://t.co/Hi5sURoiUt Johnson: http://t.co/Oxk4BNsziF

— Kevin Bowen (@KBowenColts) March 12, 2015

Andre Johnson said he was able to talk to Edge and Reggie Wayne, and they "had nothing but great things to say about the organization."

— Steve Andress (@ColtsReporter) March 11, 2015

Johnson says asked Gore after getting released what's the first place on his list. Gore said Indy. Johnson said Indy was first on his too.

— Steve Andress (@ColtsReporter) March 11, 2015

Andre Johnson laid out the timeline of events that brought Frank Gore & him to the @Colts #TheU #ColtsNation 1-on-1: http://t.co/0dw8vJZzzD

— Steve Andress (@ColtsReporter) March 11, 2015

The #Chargers offered Andre Johnson more money than he got with the #Colts.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2015