EMOTIONAL: Andre Johnson breaks down thanking his Mom & Uncle for sacrifices they made. Today he RETIRES a @HoustonTexans @abc13houston pic.twitter.com/2w11vJ7YgU — Joe Gleason (@joeagleason) April 19, 2017

#Texans GM Rick Smith uses the word "greatness" to describe Andre. #ThankYouAndre — Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) April 19, 2017

#Texans Andre Johnson: my heart never left this place. It's a great feeling today. #ThankYouAndre — Greg Bailey (@GregBailey13) April 19, 2017

I should frame this. The fellas. Andre Johnson's retirement #Texans pic.twitter.com/EfJ3QiUm8l — David Nuño (@DavidNunoABC13) April 19, 2017

EMBED >More News Videos The Houston Texans will sign WR Andre Johnson to a one-day contract that will allow him to retire as a member of the organization, the team announced today.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Andre Johnson signed a one-day contract so he could officially retire from the NFL as member of the Houston Texans on Wednesday. He broke down in tears addressing his mom."Everything I did on that field was because of you," Johnson said at his news conference. "A lot of people don't know, but I played the game of football very angry. And the reason I played that way was just because of where I grew up. I just never wanted to go back to living that lifestyle again. So seeing the sacrifices you made - I remember you'd fallen asleep coming to pick me up from night school. It was just tough times that we experienced as a family that I never wanted to experience again. So I'm very thankful to you for that."The seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver continued to show his softer side when he thanked his uncle Andre, whom he called his father figure."Ever since I was a little kid, I had no man figure to go to and you've been there with me every step of the way," Johnson said, referring to his uncle. "I thank you for your advice. I thank you for your love. Even at times when I felt like I had nobody to talk to, I could always call you. So I'm very thankful to you for that. And I love you."Johnson played 12 seasons in Houston and is the franchise's leading receiver with 13,597 yards. He went on to play one season for the Indianapolis Colts in 2015 and a half-season for the Tennessee Titans last year before retiring. He signed a one-day contract with Houston to formally retire as a member of the Texans."The only regret I have is not bringing this organization a championship," Johnson told reporters.The Texans put together a tribute video of Johnson and his career, and #80 took one last team photo with his teammates.