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April 30, 2018 / 6:09 PM

Houston Texans pick up fifth-year option on CB Kevin Johnson

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) after a nine-yard gain during the first quarter on August 26, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) is tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) after a nine-yard gain during the first quarter on August 26, 2017 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Photo by AJ Sisco/UPI | License Photo

The Houston Texans are expected to exercise the fifth-year option on cornerback Kevin Johnson, the Houston Chronicle reported on Monday.

Johnson is expected to make $9.06 million during the 2019 season, per the report.

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The 25-year-old has sustained numerous injuries since being selected by the Texans with the 16th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He had a broken foot and fractured wrist during his rookie season as well as a broken foot and a knee injury in 2016.

Johnson struggled in 2017 after sustaining a sprained knee ligament and finished the season with 45 tackles in 12 games. He has collected 124 tackles, one interception and one fumble recovery in 34 career contests.

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