"The texting was hot and heavy between two close friends who also happen to be two of the NFL's top receivers.

Through the early portion of the preseason, the electronic dialogue connecting the Indianapolis Colts' Reggie Wayne and Houston's Andre Johnson -- former University of Miami teammates and four-time Pro Bowl selections -- focused on what Johnson ultimately would receive and Wayne was seeking.

That would be a contract extension.

"It's kind of weird,'' Wayne said. "This offseason we were talking about that. Once he got his contract done, I texted him, 'Congratulations.' First thing he asked me was, 'So, what's up with yours?' ''

Wayne's reply to Johnson was short and not-so-sweet.

"Absolutely nothing.''

Wayne paused, then continued his conversation with local media.

"At least somebody's getting paid,'' he said. "I'd like to send a congratulations out to Miles Austin. He got paid.''

Even though Johnson had five years remaining on his contract, Houston responded to his demands and gave him a two-year extension that could be worth as much as $38.5 million if he hits every trigger and included $13 million in guarantees. He's tied to the Texans through 2016 and could earn up to $73.5 million over the next seven seasons."