Texans' Johnathan Joseph plans to return for 14th NFL season

PHOTOS: Contract situation for each Texans player during 2019 offseason Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) returns a fourth-quarter interception for the game-winning touchdown Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Houston. >>>Browse through the slideshow for a look at contract situations for each Texans player heading into the 2019 offseason ... less PHOTOS: Contract situation for each Texans player during 2019 offseason Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) returns a fourth-quarter interception for the game-winning touchdown Sunday, Oct. 14, ... more Photo: Scott Kingsley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Scott Kingsley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 80 Caption Close Texans' Johnathan Joseph plans to return for 14th NFL season 1 / 80 Back to Gallery

When the Texans were cleaning out their lockers following a playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts, veteran cornerback Johnathan Joseph made it clear he intends to return next season and has no plans to retire.

Joseph turns 35 before next season, which would mark his 14th in the NFL. He's due an affordable $2.9 million base salary in the second year of a two-year, $10 million contract.

Joseph had his moments for the AFC South champions, including a key interception return for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills, and provides strong leadership in the locker room and on the field.

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The two-time Pro Bowl selection finished the season with 58 tackles, two interceptions and 13 passes defended.

"Obviously, I played every year I've been under contract," Joseph said. "I'm not doing anything different."