The and are moving on after nine seasons, the franchise announced in a statement Wednesday. Joseph, who was scheduled to hit the free agent market, made two Pro Bowls with the Texans and started 128 out of 133 games with the team.The Texans released a statement on Joseph's departure:"Johnathan has been a consummate profe sional, team captain and one of the leaders of our defense
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