Andre Johnson is adamant that he did not sign for the Indianapolis Colts to get back at his former club the Houston Texans.
The 33-year-old was released by the Texans after he baulked at the idea of playing a reduced role in the 2015 season, and quickly signed a three-year deal with their AFC South rivals Indianapolis.
However, Johnson has insisted that the move was all about the possibility of winning the Super Bowl, rather than revenge.
"[Leaving the Texans] hasn't even really set in yet," Johnson told the Houston Chronicle. "I was just talking about that with someone. Everybody thinks that I went to the Colts to try and get back at the Texans and stuff like that. That had nothing to do with it.
"I just went to the place where I felt was the best fit for me and where I can have a chance to win a championship. It wasn't about circling (game) dates or nothing against the Texans.
"I had 12 great years here. Been around some great people, built some great relationships, a lot of great friends. Houston's always going to be my home. I have nothing bad against the Texans."
Johnson is the Texans' all-time leading receiver as he recorded 1,012 receptions for 13,597 yards along with 64 touchdowns in his 12 years at the club.
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