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Johnathan Joseph and the Houston Texans mutually agreed to part ways, allowing the veteran cornerback to test free agency this offseason.
The Texans issued an official statement about the decision Wednesday:
"Johnathan has been a consummate professional, team captain and one of the leaders of our defense for the past nine years. It is rare for a player to sustain such a high level of play for over a decade and that says so much about him and his dedication to the game. He is an exceptional teammate, mentor, husband and father.