The Houston Texans had a historic night with Andre Johnson being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, C.J. Stroud winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Will Anderson Jr. winning Defensive Rookie of the Year. The team's owners, Janice, Hannah, and Cal McNair, were also recognized. Johnson and Stroud's emotional reactions to their achievements were highlighted, with Johnson being moved to tears and Stroud expressing gratitude. DeMeco Ryans, the Texans' head coach, played a pivotal role in guiding the rookies to success, creating a full-circle moment. The NFL Honors event showcased the Texans' past and future, celebrating the franchise's milestones and promising talent.
If you want to see how Andre Johnson found out he was elected to the Hall of Fame, it’s on the NFL Network special tonight at 8.
'A Living Testimony!' #Texans' C.J. Stroud Inspires with Offensive Rookie of the Year Speech https://t.co/3j5WznResJ via @Texans_Daily
Getting the news that he'd be entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 took Andre Johnson's breath away. Hall of Fame Knocks: Welcome to Canton airs at 9:00 PM (EST) on @nflnetwork. @visualedgeit | #pfhof24 https://t.co/7H84VhZIGA
When Andre Johnson finally got the knock on the door telling him he was in the Hall of Fame, he and his mom were overcome with emotion. @JBristolKHOU @HoustonTexans https://t.co/Wet2A3eCDB
An incredible catch and photo by Brett Coomer @coomerchron that personifies the kind of WR Andre Johnson was in his 12 seasons with the Texans. https://t.co/lnp8JTUxc2
I always liked this Brett Coomer @coomerchron photo of Andre Johnson. I’m sure this is how Andre felt in Las Vegas Thursday night when he was introduced with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024. https://t.co/zpufhjwOm3
Another terrific photo by Brett Coomer @coomerchron of Andre Johnson walking to the Texans locker room for the last time. https://t.co/qBNDekt1u0
A great photo by the incomparable Brett Coomer @coomerchron of Andre Johnson’s last TD catch with the Texans. https://t.co/HOFmYFZnp4
In 2006, DeMeco Ryans won NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year with the Texans. In his first year as the Texans head coach, he helped guide Will Anderson Jr. and C.J. Stroud to Rookie of the Year honors 💪 A full circle moment 👏 https://t.co/o3sU2s4z5X
Fresh off of winning OROY, @CJ7STROUD talked with @MJD and @RhettNFL about his success in year one with the @HoustonTexans 📈 https://t.co/Bff4p5xdw1
Andre Johnson, never one to show much emotion, was moved to tears by his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which is documented in an NFL Network show. https://t.co/rs8jQZKE5K
Newly crowned OROY, CJ Stroud told @katiestupak his favorite moment of his rookie season and talked about his relationship with Rookie Coach, DeMeco Ryans #WeAreTexans #NFL https://t.co/O8lYexifAw
NOW: Talking to @ProFootballHOF voter @McClain_on_NFL about his presentation for Andre Johnson and his being on the scene when Andre got the door knock from the HOF. Here's his story ...https://t.co/ZjLxe1Y5si https://t.co/qR21iMdBCc
Andre Johnson's 12 seasons with the Texans is full of big moments, including his game-tying catch in Washington and beatdown of Cortland Finnegan. https://t.co/9xYoUTcLRi
NEW: On a night to remember for #Texans: A Hall of Famer, two rookies of the year and near coach of the year https://t.co/VyhOiyyv6U via @houstonchron
The one and only @CJ7STROUD joins me for a super edition of Wind The Clock! Two plays with the newly crowned NFL offensive rookie of the year explaining exactly what he went through to find an answer. It was awesome. https://t.co/Ck0GTrh9nO
Houston's past and future were on display at the NFL Honors with its first Hall of Famer Andre Johnson and rookies of the year C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson https://t.co/0h9yRxohBF
A night to remember for Texans: A Hall of Famer, two rookies of the year and near coach of the year. https://t.co/zxKQV3Lt1t
'I had my hands on my head, like what just happened?' | Former Texans star Andre Johnson told @JBristolKHOU what he was feeling when he learned he was heading for Canton. Johnson was elected to the @profootballhof https://t.co/XW8En5VcWT https://t.co/W12CxM49PI
The #Texans having an amazing night. Congrats to Andre Johnson. You are headed to Canton! #Finally https://t.co/O1QFrvQpd2
What an incredible night for the Texans, especially owners Janice, Hannah and Cal McNair. Andre Johnson elected to the Hall of Fame. CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. voted Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year awards.
Andre Johnson, C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson. Quite a night, indeed. https://t.co/2UpL15gYPb
Tonight was a great night for Houston: - CJ Stroud OROTY - Will Anderson DROTY - Andre Johnson Hall Of Fame
Man. This is the greatest night in #Texans history. Congrats to all.
This is a great moment in Houston Texans franchise history #Congrats #Texans #Sarge https://t.co/5HgMzbmDt1
“I know who God’s called on me to be and what to fulfill.” Will Anderson Jr speaks moment after winning the Defensive Rookie of the Year award for the Texans. 🎥: By @Sean_Zittel #NFLHonors https://t.co/OtuHsZdzvc