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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Houston had an up-and-down rookie campaign in 2022, when the sixth-round draft pick earned 134 defensive snaps as a pass-rushing specialist. Although most of Detroit's snaps at linebacker will go to Alex Anzalone and first-round pick Jack Campbell, Houston should still have plenty of chances to get to the quarterback as a rotational piece in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
Signs as ERFA
The Lions re-signed Houston as an exclusive rights free agent Monday.
ANALYSIS
Houston is coming off a mostly lost 2023 campaign, as a fractured ankle suffered Week 2 kept him sidelined until Detroit's loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. He impressed as a rookie back in 2022, racking up 8.0 sacks despite suiting up for just seven games, so it makes sense for the Lions to retain Houston and work to continue his development.
Houston is coming off a mostly lost 2023 campaign, as a fractured ankle suffered Week 2 kept him sidelined until Detroit's loss to the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. He impressed as a rookie back in 2022, racking up 8.0 sacks despite suiting up for just seven games, so it makes sense for the Lions to retain Houston and work to continue his development.
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Season ruined by injury
Houston recorded one tackle in two games during the 2023 regular season.
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Full go in Wednesday's walkthrough
Houston (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
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Will stay sidelined
Houston (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.
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Activated off IR
The Lions activated Houston (ankle) off injured reserve Thursday.
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Won't be activated ahead of Week 18
Houston (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
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