HOUSTON -- Until now, Andre Johnson's career has been rare. Elias Sports Bureau shared this:

Andre Johnson is one of four players in NFL history who played for only one franchise and has 1,000 career receptions. The others are Marvin Harrison (1,102 catches for the Colts), Reggie Wayne (1,070, Colts) and Hines Ward (1,000, Steelers). Four players in NFL history joined and played for a new team when they already had 1,000 lifetime receptions: Jerry Rice (Raiders and Seahawks), Cris Carter (Dolphins) Tim Brown (Buccaneers) and Terrell Owens (Bengals).

Johnson has been granted permission to seek a trade and has asked to be released if that doesn't work out. The financials would make this a difficult trade. Johnson is one of four receivers owed $11 million or more in 2015, joining Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Dwayne Bowe.

Let's take a look at some potential landing spots for the the soon-to-be former Texan.

The division first, where we'll look at every team:

Colts: Punter Pat McAfee went into recruiting mode on Twitter on Tuesday. The Colts are set with their No. 1 receiver T.Y. Hilton, but Reggie Wayne was their second-leading receiver and his future is uncertain at this point as he prepares for surgery. Would the Colts want to add another receiver in his mid-30s if Wayne departs? Would Johnson want to enter another situation where he'd be playing second fiddle? On the other hand, I'm sure he'd love to catch passes from Andrew Luck.

Titans: A team not close to contending, and one that has another unsettled quarterback situation, might not be of interest to Johnson. Receiver is one of the many areas where the Titans could use help, so they'd likely have interest.

Jaguars: They should be getting Justin Blackmon back and have been stocking up on young receivers in recent seasons, making their need for another receiver low. If Johnson wants to contend for a Super Bowl wherever he goes, this might not be the right fit in the short term.

Now a look around the rest of the league at some possibilities:

Patriots: A team-friendly deal might work here, though if salary is an issue this wouldn't be a likely landing spot. On the other hand, he'd get to play with an elite quarterback in Tom Brady, the kind of luxury he never has had with the Texans.

Bills: Buffalo has the cap space to take him on, but it is set with its top two receivers Sammy Watkins and Robert Woods. The Bills need a third receiver, but Johnson believes he's a starter.

Ravens: They're likely to lose Torrey Smith in free agency, creating a need here, and have shown in the past that they aren't afraid of signing older receivers. They signed Derrick Mason at age 35 and Steve Smith at age 34. Cap space is an issue for the Ravens. Without getting into the "is Joe Flacco elite?" discussion, this could be a good situation for Johnson, quarterback-wise.

Browns: A good receiver would be more than welcome here, but if Johnson wants to play for a contender, well ...

Raiders: Johnson's relationship with Derek Carr, plus the fact Carr was the best rookie of last year's quarterback class, could make this an appealing situation for Johnson. On the other hand, the Raiders aren't exactly an immediate contender.

Broncos: A reunion with Gary Kubiak might be appealing to both parties, and catching passes from Peyton Manning would certainly appeal to Johnson. The problem is, the Broncos aren't in need of receivers and don't have a ton of cap space available. If Johnson is seeking another location where he can be a starter, this likely won't be it. It could be a chance to be part of a contending team, though.

Falcons: Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan was the Texans' receivers coach in 2006, then quarterbacks coach and finally offensive coordinator in 2008 and 2009. That connection is a plus, and the Falcons have a good quarterback. But they also have two very talented receivers, leaving little room for Johnson to have the role he wants.

Vikings: A connection that will cause people to talk about this one is that the same agent represents Johnson and Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Johnson is a very quarterback-friendly receiver. Minnesota hasGreg Jennings, but their second-leading receiver was running back Matt Asiata.