Inactive
Injury Coach's Decision
Est. Return 12/22/2024
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
8
SACKS
1.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Headed to Cleveland
The Browns claimed Houston off waivers Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Houston was waived by Detroit on Tuesday, but he has quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The 2022 sixth-round pick had a promising rookie season with the Lions, during which he logged 8.0 sacks in just seven regular-season games. However, Houston played just two regular-season games in 2023 due to a fractured ankle suffered in Week 2, and he has managed to accrue only 1.0 sacks across his last 10 outings, eight of which have come in 2024. Houston will get a new opportunity with the Browns, and he will serve as a rotational defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire.
Houston was waived by Detroit on Tuesday, but he has quickly found a new home in Cleveland. The 2022 sixth-round pick had a promising rookie season with the Lions, during which he logged 8.0 sacks in just seven regular-season games. However, Houston played just two regular-season games in 2023 due to a fractured ankle suffered in Week 2, and he has managed to accrue only 1.0 sacks across his last 10 outings, eight of which have come in 2024. Houston will get a new opportunity with the Browns, and he will serve as a rotational defensive end behind starters Myles Garrett and Isaiah McGuire.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
2024
2023
2022
2024 NFL Game Log
Loading Game Log...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Loading Weekly Snap Counts...
2024 James Houston Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring James Houston See More
Erik Siegrist previews the Monday night matchups as Justin Herbert and the Chargers take on the Cardinals in the nightcap.
The Chiefs' passing game has mostly been disappointing this year, but Rashee Rice and Travis Kelce both played well last week and now face a banged-up Buffalo secondary in the divisional round.
Michael Rathburn presents NFL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Saturday Night Football: Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys , Week 17
Erik Siegrist analyzes the Monday night matchup as the Lions look to bounce back at home against the Raiders.
James Houston is tied for the league lead among rookies with 7.5 sacks and is a must-add dynasty player wherever he's still available.
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.
More Fantasy News
Waived by Detroit
The Lions waived Houston on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Signs as ERFA
The Lions re-signed Houston as an exclusive rights free agent Monday.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Season ruined by injury
Houston recorded one tackle in two games during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.