Andre Johnson: 'Indianapolis Colts move not about revenge'

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.