James Houston rumors, news

Breaking news and rumors

Injuries and suspensions

Lifestyle

Trade rumors, contract, salary

Stats and scores

Family

Top stories

Fantasy rankings and news

Schedules and games

Rumors and scandals

• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have a stacked roster right now. Can every 2025 NFL Draft pick make the final 53-man roster? The Detroit Lions are entering rare territory for the Brad Holmes regime: not every draft pick is safe. From Holmes’ debut 2021 draft class all the way up to 2024, only one Lions draft pick (James Houston) failed to make the initial 53-man r...2025
Click for news about Detroit Lions news
• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?

Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Analyzing Lions general manager Brad Holmes’ history of reaches in the NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions have not shied away from bold moves in the NFL draft under general manager Brad Holmes. Whether it’s a 20-spot trade-up in the first round to grab a speedy wide receiver coming off a torn ACL or throwing positional value into the trash by grabbing a runnin...2025
See also Brad Holmes news
• Grading Lions’ selection of Ahmed Hassanein

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Grading the Detroit Lions’ selection of Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein in the 2025 NFL Draft. All offseason, fans of the Detroit Lions have been begging the team to sign or draft a defensive end to help the defensive line. Despite drafting defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round, fans still wanted an edge, and finally,...2025
See also Robin Alam news and rumors
• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit

Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Mocking the Detroit Lions 2025 Draft class with only the prospects they have met with With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, the Detroit Lions have done their due diligence on many of this year’s draft prospects. Not only have they met with some of the top names in this year’s class, but the team has spent a lot of time meeting with ...2025
Read about Kevin Langley headline news
• 2025 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get productive pass rusher at 28

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images With pick No. 28 in the 2025 POD Community Mock Draft, the Detroit Lions select... Our 2025 Pride of Detroit Community Mock is well underway, and over the past couple of weeks, we have seen members of our community make selections for the first 27 picks, thus putting the Detroit Lions on the clock. If you missed any of the previous sections, you can check all of...2025
Continue with Detroit Lions
• NFL free agency: 23 Browns still on the free agent market

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Nick Chubb, Jameis Winston among the big Browns names available in NFL free agency The Cleveland Browns entered the 2025 NFL offseason with a large number of free agents. With a few big names and former starters like Nick Chubb, Jameis Winston, Jed Wills and Elijah Moore on that list, many expected a lot of moves either to retain those players or with them moving on...2025
Visit the page Jameis Winston news

• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?
2025

Check it out Brad Holmes injuries
• NFL free agency: 3 pass rushers the Browns should focus on signing

The trade request of Myles Garrett complicates the situation The NFL free agency period begins officially on Wednesday, March 12 at 4:00pm Eastern time. That is when new contracts can be submitted. However, on Monday, the legal tampering period commences. This allows club GMs two days to get with sports agents regarding the execution of new contracts. What do the Cleveland Browns need going forw...2025
Check it out Myles Garrett injury report
• NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch

Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images Identifying which linebackers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2025 NFL Combine. The 2025 NFL Combine is scheduled to be televised from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, and we’re previewing every position group leading up to the big event. So far, we have already previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receive...2025
See also Detroit Lions injury update
• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch

Peter Casey-Imagn Images Identifying which edge rushers the Detroit Lions should be keeping an eye on during the 2024 NFL Combine. NFL Network kicks off its televised coverage of the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, February, 27 with the edge rushers, interior defensive linemen, and the linebackers. So far in our series, we have previewed which quarterbacks, running backs, wide recei...2025
See also Detroit Lions injuries
• Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?

Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images Taking a closer look at the prospects from the 2025 NFL Draft that have been projected to the Detroit Lions over the past week. Following the conclusion of this past weekend’s Super Bowl, the 2024 season is officially over and the entire NFL is in the offseason. For the NFL Draft community, this marks a big week to flood the market with mock drafts, a...2025
Continue with NFL Draft injury
• Ranking 4 biggest positions of need for Detroit Lions this offseason

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images As the Lions turn their attention toward the offseason, here are their four biggest positions of need—ranked. Each offseason has a distinct feeling, and that’s been especially true since Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes assumed their respective roles with the Detroit Lions in the 2021 offseason. That initial offseason was the one where they traded the franch...2025
See more articles Detroit Lions injury status
• Why Lions are Super Bowl contenders for years to come

Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images The Super Bowl window for the Detroit Lions opened early in 2023 and it’s not shutting for a while. I never thought I would say this, but the Detroit Lions are Super Bowl contenders. This franchise has seen Hall of Fame players never receive a Super Bowl ring, and it’s time for that to change. The Lions had a franchise-best season, going 15-2 and clinching the top ...2025
See more Super Bowl
• Browns Roster: Predicting who’ll be re-signed/extended at OL and DL

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Attempting to predict who the team will re-sign or extend amongst the pending free agents at OL and DL Continuing on with the series of trying to predict who the Cleveland Browns will re-sign/extend amongst their pending free agents, we’re looking into the offensive and defensive line rooms. There are currently nine players who are set to become free agen...2025
Continue with Cleveland Browns availability report
• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 13: Defensive linemen step up

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ victory over the Bears. The Thanksgiving monkey is off the Detroit Lions’ back. The Lions were able to persevere past the Chicago Bears 23-20 to end their seven-year Thanksgiving Day losing streak and move to 11-1 (3-0 NFC North). Despite winning on the Thanksgiving and beating their hated divisi...2024
Continue with Gregory Shamus injury report
• Former Lions EDGE James Houston claimed off waivers

Photo by Amy Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Detroit Lions EDGE James Houston has found a new team. 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. On Tuesday, the Lions waived Houston after 2.5 seasons with the team...2024
Visit the page Lemus NurPhoto injury status

• NFL Week 10 Picks: Bears Divided, Cardinals United
2014

See more articles Marc Trestman

2025
"James Houston (sixth round) Selected: 217th Big Board: Not in top 300 Reach: At least 83 picks Even though Houston is no longer on the roster—or any NFL roster—this is still probably a win for Holmes, given Houston’s incredible finish to the 2022 season."

2024
"Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated pass-rushing specialist James Houston from injured reserve, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."

2023
"Aidan Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, and James Houston are locks for significant roles next year, and if they decide to bring John Cominsky back, that room is suddenly very crowded."

2022
"Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, an HBCU graduate of North Carolina A&T, drafted HBCU linebacker James Houston IV from Jackson State in the sixth round, 217th overall."

2017
"Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, Houston Rockets' James Harden named Kia Players of the Month"

2015
"Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for April 5"

2014
"Beyond Jamaal Charles and pass rushers James Houston and Tamba Hali, they are completely lacking in marquee talent."

• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?
2025

Visit the page Detroit Lions salary
• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?
2025

Visit the page Brad Holmes contract
• Grading Lions’ selection of Ahmed Hassanein
2025

Visit the page Robin Alam salary
• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
2025

Visit the page Kevin Langley trade rumors
• 2025 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get productive pass rusher at 28
2025

Click for news about Detroit Lions contract
• NFL free agency: 23 Browns still on the free agent market
2025

See also Jameis Winston salary rumors
• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1

Brett Davis-Imagn Images A look at the best remaining free agents available that the Detroit Lions should consider. Free agency may not officially start until Wednesday, but the league wasted no time once the tampering window began. While the day was flooded with new deals and trades, the Detroit Lions only made two moves: agreeing to terms with cornerback D.J. Reed and re-signing tackle ...2025
Read about Detroit Lions
• Cleveland Browns Free Agency Live Blog - Rumors, Signings, and More

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Our live blog and free agency tracker for the Cleveland Browns will be going all day long, so make sure you continue to refresh this page for the latest updates! Free agency starts for the Cleveland Browns and the rest of the NFL at 4:00 PM ET on Wednesday — but the real news typically breaks when the legal tampering period starts. That period begins tod...2025
See more articles Cleveland Browns trade rumors
• NFL free agency: 3 pass rushers the Browns should focus on signing
2025

See more articles Myles Garrett
• Sunday Dawg Chow (3/9): Free agency, roster moves, appreciating veterans and more!

Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the Sunday Dawg Chow. The latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL in today’s edition of the Sunday Dawg Chow. Dawgs By Nature: Browns free agency: 2 big 2023 targets back on the market this year (Jared Mueller) - Two players in the secondary that Cleveland Br...2025
Continue with Dawg Chow contract rumors

• Does Lions GM Brad Holmes have a reach problem in the NFL Draft?
2025

See more Brad Holmes stats
• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
2025

See also Kevin Langley scores
• 2025 NFL mock draft: Detroit Lions get productive pass rusher at 28
2025

Read about Detroit Lions
• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1
2025

See more articles Detroit Lions
• NFL free agency: 3 pass rushers the Browns should focus on signing
2025

Check it out Myles Garrett
• Sunday Dawg Chow (3/9): Free agency, roster moves, appreciating veterans and more!
2025

Read about Dawg Chow statistics
• Browns pass on retaining DE

Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Cleveland will not tender James Houston, who appeared in three games with the club in 2024. The Cleveland Browns made another minor transaction late Friday as the club prepares for the start of free agency. General manager Andrew Berry decided not to tender defensive end James Houston, making the third-year player a free agent, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rap...2025
Click for news about Cleveland Browns scores
• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
2025

See more articles Detroit Lions scores
• Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?
2025

Click for news about NFL Draft stats
• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero of Week 13: Defensive linemen step up
2024

Visit the page Gregory Shamus stats

• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
2025

Read about Kevin Langley
• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
2025

Visit the page Detroit Lions
• Former Lions EDGE James Houston claimed off waivers
2024

Read about Lemus NurPhoto
• 6 takeaways from the Detroit Lions’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images 6 quick takeaways from the Lions road win over the Cardinals in Week 3. The Detroit Lions took a gut punch last week, but they dusted themselves off and returned to their winning ways. Coming off their first loss of the season, the Lions were faced with a red-hot Arizona Cardinals team that had just walloped the opposing Los Angeles Rams by a score ...2024
See more articles Detroit Lions
• Why Derrick Barnes is the perfect fit for Lions’ difficult SAM role

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions’ SAM linebacker position isn’t easy, but that’s what makes Derrick Barnes special—and extremely valuable to Detroit. The Detroit Lions’ SAM linebacker position isn’t for everybody. This offseason alone, the Lions have attempted to give those duties to both Mathieu Betts and James Houston, before scaling back those complicated roles from...2024
Read about Derrick Barnes
• 5 winners, 2 losers from the Lions’ win against Bucs

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports In an NFC divisional matchup, which Detroit Lions players stepped up and who is still a step behind? Coming off their first playoff victory since 1991, the Detroit Lions returned to Ford Field on Sunday to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the chance to advance to the NFC Conference Championship game. Although the Bucs held off the defending NFC champion P...2024
See more articles Detroit Lions
• Former Lions DL Bruce Irvin finds new home with AFC playoff team

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Less than a week after the Detroit Lions released him from the practice squad Bruce Irvin has signed to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster. Last week, the Detroit Lions suddenly parted ways with veteran edge defender Bruce Irvin, cutting him from the practice squad. Now the 36-year-old defender has found a new home, signing to the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man r...2024
Read about Bruce Irvin
• James Houston expects to play this year

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions pass rushing specialist James Houston expects to return from injury before the season is over. The Detroit Lions could be getting a big defensive piece back before the season ends. Pass rushing specialist James Houston told a group of reporters on Wednesday that he expects to return before the regular season ends and could help the team’s playof...2023
Check it out Detroit Lions
• Lions place C.J. Gardner-Johnson, James Houston on IR

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions have placed both C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston on injured reserve, meaning both will be out at least four game—but likely much more. On Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Lions made official the news we all expected to see: C.J. Gardner-Johnson and James Houston have been placed on injured reserve following injuries that occurred in Wee...2023
Check it out Gardner Johnson
• Detroit Lions stock report: Risers, fallers at every position vs. Giants

Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Checking in on every Detroit Lions players stock after preseason Game 1 against the New York Giants. The Detroit Lions opened the preseason with a tally in the win column, beating the New York Giants 21-16 on Friday night. There were some shaky moments in this game, as well as some special highlights, which resulted in some movement in this week's stoc...2023
Click for news about Detroit Lions

• Mailbag: Why is Jared Goff so polarizing among Detroit Lions fans?
Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Our written mailbag returns for its first installment of the 2023 offseason. While we pivoted to more interactive mailbags during the football season, we will be mixing things up during the 2023 offseason, combining both written and audio/video/podcast versions. Let’s get started with our first Detroit Lions written mailbag of the offseason. How much do yo...2023
Visit the page Jared Goff
• Detroit Lions activate Jameson Williams, Julian Okwara for Panthers game

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated WR Jameson Williams and EDGE Julian Okwara, making both eligible to play vs. the Carolina Panthers. The Detroit Lions announced on Saturday afternoon that they have activated wide receiver Jameson Williams from the commissioner’s roster exemption list and removed edge defender Julian Okwara from the injured reserve list...2023
Click for news about Detroit Lions
• Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta wins Rookie of the Week

Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images After a record setting performance in Week 13, Detroit Lions rookie Sam LaPorta wins NFL rookie of the week. Following a dominating game in Week 13, Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has won Pepsi’s NFL Rookie of the Week. The fan-voted honors were given to LaPorta after his record-breaking performance against the New Orleans Saints. The rookie tight...2023
See more Detroit Lions
• Injury report: All Detroit Lions’ starters at ‘full’ practice to start week

Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 10 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Chargers. The Detroit Lions (6-2) and Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) will face off on Sunday afternoon in Week 10, but because the Lions are coming off a bye, their schedule has been shaken up a bit. Traditionally, players have a day off on...2023
See also Detroit Lions
• Injury report: Taylor Decker, David Montgomery among many returning to practice

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Checking in on the Detroit Lions' initial Week 4 injury report, as they prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will kick off Week 4 in the NFL on “Thursday Night Football” and that means an accelerated schedule for both teams. Because of the early week game, the Lions' injury reports are released on Monday, Tuesday...2023
See also Taylor Decker
• Lions EDGE James Houston activated from injured reserve, could play vs. Bucs

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Detroit Lions have activated pass-rushing specialist James Houston from injured reserve, making him eligible to play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Detroit Lions have officially activated edge rusher James Houston from injured reserve and waived edge rusher Julian Okwara in a corresponding move. Houston injured his ankle/lower leg in e...2024
Check it out Cooper Neill
• Detroit Lions defense shines in preseason win over Giants, 21-16

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Detroit Lions eked out a win over the New York Giants in their preseason opener thanks to some solid defense. The Detroit Lions made some significant moves this offseason to bulk up their defense that struggled last season. It’s far, far, far, far, too early to make any kind of sweeping statements about how much progress they’ve made, but Friday night’...2023
See also Detroit Lions
• Aaron Glenn in line to return to Lions as Colts reportedly plan to hire Shane Steichen
Kirthmon F. Dozier / USA TODAY NETWORK The Lions defensive coordinator is no longer a candidate for the Cardinals job and it looks like the Colts have landed on their guy. It appears Aaron Glenn watch is finally over. A week ago, Glenn was reportedly notified that he was no longer in the running for the Arizona Cardinals job (which remains unfilled at the moment). Now, according to ESPN’...2023
Click for news about Aaron Glenn

1. NFL Draft

2. Super Bowl

3. Dallas Cowboys

. . .

960. James Houston

• 7 takeaways from the Lions’ overtime loss to the Seahawks

Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The Detroit Lions could not defeat in the Seattle Seahawks in what proved to be an offensive shootout. The excitement of a Week 1 upset were quickly dashed on Sunday. The Detroit Lions fell to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime, and the team and its fans are left with multiple questions and concerns ahead of their next tilt. The light is far from out, and...2023
Visit the page Gregory Shamus
• Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for April 5
2015

Continue with San Antonio

• Open thread: Will every 2025 Lions draft pick make the initial 53-man roster?
2025

Continue with Detroit Lions
• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
2025

See also Kevin Langley
• Top available NFL free agents for Detroit Lions following Day 1
2025

Visit the page Detroit Lions
• NFL free agency: 3 pass rushers the Browns should focus on signing
2025

Visit the page Myles Garrett
• NFL Combine preview: 10 linebackers the Lions should watch
2025

See also Detroit Lions
• 2025 NFL Combine preview: 12 edge rushers the Detroit Lions should watch
2025

Click for news about Detroit Lions
• Lions 2025 Mock Draft Roundup 4.0: Could Detroit go OL early?
2025

Visit the page NFL Draft
• Ranking 4 biggest positions of need for Detroit Lions this offseason
2025

Continue with Detroit Lions
• Why Lions are Super Bowl contenders for years to come
2025

Visit the page Super Bowl
• Browns Roster: Predicting who’ll be re-signed/extended at OL and DL
2025

See also Cleveland Browns

• Lions 7-round mock: Drafting only players who met with Detroit
2025

Continue with Kevin Langley
• Sunday Dawg Chow (3/9): Free agency, roster moves, appreciating veterans and more!
2025

See more articles Dawg Chow rumors
• 5 biggest takeaways from the Lions’ 2022 season, Part 1: Players
Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images The Detroit Lions made many strides in 2022 thanks to their players. For a 9-8 team, the Detroit Lions were a breath of fresh air. After Year 1 of the Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes era, the Lions had more hope than talent. An early draft pick would certainly set the Lions up to get an important contributor, but they needed more to actually make the ju...2023
Check it out Detroit Lions gossip
• NFL Week 10 Picks: Bears Divided, Cardinals United
2014

Click for news about Marc Trestman whispers

NFL breaking news, rumors and videos...

James Houston rumors, news

Choose a topic

James Houston news, rumors

Advertisement

Share it ! 😉

James Houston injury and suspension

James Houston lifestyle

Timeline

Advertisement

James Houston trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

James Houston stats and results

James Houston parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

Top James Houston news

Football Fame Ranking

James Houston fantasy rankings and news

James Houston schedule, game

James Houston rumors, scandals

Latest football headlines and breaking news

Football breaking news and stories

See more articles