NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Wide receiver Andre Johnson says his mother taught him to exit the same way he entered.That explains why he quietly retired midway through his 14th NFL season.Johnson posted a statement Wednesday on Instagram?two days after telling Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey he was retiring.I was taught, by an amazing woman, that how you enter is the same way you should exit, Johnson wrote in the Instagram post that he also shared on Twitter. Mom, I love you for all that you gave and sacrificed.Johnson thanked everyone for their texts, post and calls over the past few days. He also thanked an uncle; his agent, Kennard McGuire; former Houston general manager Charley Casserly, who drafted him No. 3 overall in 2003 out of Miami; the city of Miami; and both the Indianapolis Colts and Titans for allowing me to continue a dream.He also thanked the McNair family and the Houston organization for 12 years of support.To the city of Houston and the most incredible fans on earth, I simply end this journey by saying, Houston is my destination. I am coming home and I will always be a Texan, Johnson wrote.Johnson remains the leading receiver in Texans history with 1,012 catches for 13,597 yards and 64 touchdowns. He joined the Titans this season after spending 2015-16 with another AFC South team, the Colts.The seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver told Mularkey of his plans to retire Monday without commenting publicly until the Instagram post. He caught only nine passes for 85 yards and two touchdowns this season, including the game-winning TD in Week 2 in Detroit.Johnson retired as one of the NFLs best receivers. He ranks ninth with 1,062 catches and 10th with 14,185 yards receiving, and also caught 70 touchdowns. Johnson led the NFL in catches in 2006 (103) and in 2008 (115). He led the league in receiving yards in 2008 (1,575) and 2009 (1,569).He and former Colts receiver Marvin Harrison, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame earlier this year, are the only NFL players to record four seasons of 100-plus receptions and 1,400-plus yards receiving.Hydro Flask 32 Oz Black Friday . Shot outdoors against the stunning backdrop of Banff, Alta., the networks 30-minute original production airs tonight at 8pm et/5pm pt on TSN2. The four All-Star teams will play for $100,000 in prize money during TSNs annual skins game, airing live this weekend on TSN from The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre. 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"Id love to look at those opportunities as they arise," Pierce said in an interview from his Winnipeg eatery.NFL Nation reporters answer the biggest fantasy questions posed by ESPN fantasy football analyst Mike Clay. Answers were submitted before Thursdays games.?AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC West NFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC WestAFC EASTBuffalo BillsAssuming he returns in the next week or two, do you expect a significant impact from Sammy Watkins down the stretch?I think any expectation from Watkins is risky, given his history. Even when healthy, Watkins has been a hot-or-cold player whom defenses can shut down by rolling coverage. 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Parker said hes nearly all the way back from his nagging hamstring injury, and that showed on the field the past two games. -- James WalkerNew England PatriotsWill Malcolm Mitchells breakout Week 11 lead to a larger role, or will he settle back in behind Chris Hogan?Hogans return will slice into some of Mitchells playing time (season high 65 snaps vs. the 49ers), as Mitchell simply wont play as much as he did Sunday. Prior to Hogans injury, Mitchell had been playing mostly in the three-receiver package, but perhaps now he will see some time in two-wide receiver sets as well. The end result will likely be that the difference between the two becomes less extreme than it was prior to Mitchells breakout day. -- Mike Reissreceiver sets as well. The end result will likely be