Football Players who Played for Colts and Texans
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I’ve done some research and have found players who played on both the Colts and Texans.
Andre Johnson
Andre Johnson, one of the most prolific wide receivers of his era, played in the NFL for 14 seasons, primarily with the Houston Texans. Selected third overall in the 2003 NFL Draft, Johnson quickly emerged as a premier player.
He led the league in receiving yards twice (2008, 2009) and receptions twice (2006, 2008). Johnson finished his career with 1062 catches (11th all-time as of 2023), 14,185 yards (11th all-time as of 2023), and 70 touchdowns.
After 12 seasons with the Texans, Johnson spent one season with the Indianapolis Colts and one with the Tennessee Titans before retiring in 2016. He was inducted into the Texans’ Ring of Honor in 2017.
Johnson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Texans)
- Pro Bowl (Texans)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Texans)
Brian Hoyer
Brian Hoyer is a veteran quarterback who has primarily been a backup with multiple NFL teams. He entered the league undrafted in 2009 and signed with the New England Patriots, backing up Tom Brady and earning a Super Bowl ring with the team in Super Bowl XLIX.
Hoyer has also started for several teams, including the Cleveland Browns (his lone 3000+ Yard Passing Season was there), Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers, with career passing stats including over 10,000 yards, 53 touchdowns, and a passer rating in the mid-80s.
Dan Orlovsky
Dan Orlovsky was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 5th round, 145th overall, in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played for 12 seasons in the NFL, spending time with the Lions, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Orlovsky’s career was largely spent as a backup, stepping into starting roles as needed. Perhaps his most substantial playing time came with the Lions during the 2008 season and with the Colts in 2011. In the 2008 season, he started 7 games for the Lions, throwing for 1,616 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Overall, Orlovsky’s career stats include 3,132 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Though never a star in the league, Orlovsky was regarded as a reliable and knowledgeable player who provided depth at the quarterback position. After retiring, he transitioned into a media role, offering his insights as an analyst.
