W ith good intentions, the Lions have spent considerable time trying to make James Houston something he is not. They're letting him get back to what he is, which is something they need.

James Houston's time in Detroit has come to an end. The Lions have waived the 26-year-old pass-rusher, who's sure to be claimed by another team based on his success two seasons ago.

The #Detroit Lions are releasing pass rusher James Houston, per sources. Houston had eight sacks as a rookie in 2022 but has been in and out of the Detroit lineup since then.

James Houston had 8 sacks in 7 games as a rookie and the Detroit Lions are counting on him providing edge rush help this ... Holmes said he thinks the Lions have Houston in the right spot now, ...

The Detroit Lions have parted with young edge rusher James Houston. While the timing is a bit of a surprise, the move itself is not. Houston, 26, was Detroit's sixth-round pick out of Jackson ...

Lions’ LB James Houston Helped His Cause With Sack Against Steelers. Some Lions fans on X (formerly Twitter) took Campbell’s admission that Houston is on the roster bubble as an indication ...

ARLINGTON, Texas — James Houston's return to the gameday roster was short-lived. Houston is one of five inactives for the Detroit Lions for today's game against the Dallas Cowboys, along with ...

During the Week 11 game between the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions, viewers noticed a stain on the back of edge rusher James Houston's pants that led many to believe he had soiled himself.

Lions linebacker James Houston looks on during warmups before the NFC championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024.

During the Detroit Lions-Houston Texans ‘Sunday Night Football’ game at NRG Stadium, cameras caught a colored substance on ...

2025 UPDATE: His display of toughness in 2023 likely resonated with the Lions who rewarded him with a big extension in ...