2025 Defense Stats
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Signed a contract with the Cowboys in July of 2025.
Secures first sack of 2025
Houston recorded two tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 40-37 overtime win over the Giants.
ANALYSIS
The veteran edge rusher saw limited snaps once again in a rotational role for the Cowboys, but Houston made his opportunities count in this one. Dallas is struggling to find a consistent pass rush in the wake of the Micah Parsons trade -- the team signed Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal immediately after Sunday's win -- and Houston could earn more playing time if he continues to make an impact. Injuries have limited him throughout his career, but he did pile up 8.0 sacks in just seven regular-season games for the Lions as a rookie back in 2022. Sunday's sack was only his second over 15 games since then, however.
The veteran edge rusher saw limited snaps once again in a rotational role for the Cowboys, but Houston made his opportunities count in this one. Dallas is struggling to find a consistent pass rush in the wake of the Micah Parsons trade -- the team signed Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal immediately after Sunday's win -- and Houston could earn more playing time if he continues to make an impact. Injuries have limited him throughout his career, but he did pile up 8.0 sacks in just seven regular-season games for the Lions as a rookie back in 2022. Sunday's sack was only his second over 15 games since then, however.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Houston is looking to leave behind an ankle injury that limited him to just two games in 2023, operating as a top reserve option behind Aidan Hutchinson and Marcus Davenport on the defensive line.
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Headed to Cleveland
The Browns claimed Houston off waivers Wednesday.
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Waived by Detroit
The Lions waived Houston on Tuesday.
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Records sack in preseason finale
Houston (knee) recorded three total tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Saturday's 24-17 win over the Steelers.
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Dealing with bone bruise in knee
Houston suffered a bone bruise in his knee during Thursday night's preseason loss to the Giants, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
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Signs as ERFA
The Lions re-signed Houston as an exclusive rights free agent Monday.
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