Andre Johnson: Contract not a priority for him

Texans WR Andre Johnson said Monday he isn't concerned about the status of his contract and isn't pushing the team to renegotiate his long-term deal.

Johnson participated in his second straight OTA workout after sitting out the first three last week. He hired Kennard McGuire as his new agent on Friday, but said Monday it shouldn't necessarily be considered a sign he is making a play for a new contract.

"When the time comes for it, it'll come," Johnson of contract talks. "I'm not pressing anything or anything like that. Hopefully, it'll all work out."
Johnson is due to make less than $6 million next season and has five years left on his deal. Other comparable receivers, such as Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald and Miami's Brandon Marshall, have contracts with average values more than $10 million per year.

A four-time Pro Bowler, Johnson said last week he wants to retire with the Texans.

"Like I said, I'm not really worried about it," Johnson said Monday. "I'm out here just trying to work and doing what I need to do to help win a Super Bowl around here. That's what I'm going to continue to do, and like I said before, if that happens, it'll happen and it will take care of itself."

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(usatoday.com)