The Lions waived edge rusher James Houston, who had one of the best rookie seasons (2022) for an edge rusher in recent memory but has not returned to that form since. Asked why it didn't work out in Detroit, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, "It just didn't."

The Detroit Lions are letting go of EDGE James Houston ahead of the Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Numerous reports of Houston's release were confirmed by Lions head coach Dan CaRoger's. It's a disappointing end to three star-crossed seasons in Detroit

James Houston had 8 sacks in 7 games as a rookie and 1 sack in 10 games since for Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell explained the decision Tuesday.

James Houston burst onto the scene with a strong start to his career in 2022, but struggled to find his footing in the following two seasons. Now, his tenure with the Detroit Lions is done. Houston was waived by the team on Tuesday.

Houston, the former Detroit Lions edge rusher who was waived by the team on Tuesday, was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. It's a fitting end to the Lions' midseason edge rusher drama, as Houston ends up with the team from whom the Lions acquired veteran edge rusher Za'Darius Smith at the trade deadline earlier this month.

Dan Campbell was asked why it didn't work with James Houston and the Lions: "We had James up for a number of games. Just never quite worked out. Wish him the best of luck, and sometimes, you just need a fresh start and this can be great for him,

James Houston won't have to move too far for his next NFL gig. A day after being released by the Detroit Lions, the third-year EDGE was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. Houston joins the B

Former Detroit Lions defensive end James Houston did not make it through waivers. According to the NFL transaction wire, Houston was claimed by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday. He’ll now join their 53-man roster.

The Detroit Lions made a notable move on Tuesday when they waived former rookie phenom James Houston after two disappointing follow up seasons. He was not on the market long. He has been claimed by the Cleveland Browns.

HOUSTON - The Cleveland Browns claimed James "The Problem" Houston IV after clearing waivers. Detroit Lions released Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 26. after nearly three seasons. Houston had a breakout rookie season with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League.