Mrs. McNair
Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair was inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime of the team's game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. She is the fourth member to be inducted into the Ring of Honor, joining her late husband Robert C. McNair and Texans Legends Andre Johnson and J.J. Watt.
J.J. Watt
Texans Legend J.J. Watt was inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Oct. 1, 2023. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Walter Payton Man of the Year and five-time First Team All-Pro was the third member to be inducted into the illustrious group.
Andre Johnson
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Texans Legend Andre Johnson was inducted into the Ring of Honor during halftime of the team's game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 19, 2017. The four-time All-Pro wide receiver holds the Texans' records for the most career receptions, most receiving yards, most receiving touchdowns, most receptions in a single season, most receiving yards in a single season, most seasons with 100-plus receptions, and most starts. He was the first player in NFL history to record seven games with 10 or more receptions in 2008. Johnson was the first Texans player to be inducted into the Ring of Honor.
Robert C. McNair
Late Texans Co-Founder, Senior Chairman and CEO Robert C. McNair was inducted as the first member of the Ring of Honor during halftime of the Pink Ribbon Day game in 2019. The special halftime ceremony included video tributes from players past and present, messages from NFL Commissioner Roger Goddell and owners across the league, all of whom praised his character, values and generosity. Mrs. McNair and Cal McNair were presented with the first Ring of Honor red blazer framed in honor of Mr. McNair.
Ring of Honor FAQs
What is the Texans Ring of Honor?
The Texans Ring of Honor represents individuals who have been pivotal to the overall success of the organization.
When did the Texans Ring of Honor start?
The Texans inducted former wide receiver Andre Johnson as the inaugural member of the Texans' Ring of Honor on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. Johnson is the first Texans player in team history inducted into the team's Ring of Honor, putting a Houston-sized bookend on his amazing career.
Who is currently in the Texans Ring of Honor?
Three-time Defensive Player of the Year and Walter Payton Man of the Year J.J. Watt, WR Andre Johnson & Robert C. McNair.
What are the qualifications to be inducted?
Pro Football Hall of Fame members are automatically inducted. Players must be retired. Additional qualifications include Pro Bowls, team records, individual achievements and community and social impact.
When do fans celebrate the players that are selected into the Ring of Honor?
The Houston Texans honored former wide receiver Andre Johnson on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017 at halftime of the game against the Arizona Cardinals. During the 2019 Pink Ribbon Day game, the Houston Texans honored late Texans co-founder, senior chairman and chief executive officer Robert C. McNair, as he was inducted into the Houston Texans Ring of Honor during a special halftime ceremony.