According to an announcement from the team, the Lions have waived edge rusher James Houston, who had one of the best rookie seasons for an edge rusher in recent memory 2022 but has not returned to that form since.

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

Houston, 26, was Detroit's sixth-round pick out of Jackson State in 2022 and burst onto the scene as a rookie. In just 140 snaps on defense, Houston racked up 17 pressures and eight sacks, shining as a possible late-round steal with a bright future for the Lions.

The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season

The Detroit Lions are reportedly set to waive former sixth-round pick and edge rusher James Houston in what is a shocking move. Houston will now go to waivers, where he can be claimed by other teams.

The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season.

The Atlanta Falcons could be taking a look at former Detroit Lions edge rusher James Houston IV who had eight sacks in 2022

Two years ago, it would have been unthinkable, but the Detroit Lions announced on Tuesday they have waived defensive end James Houston. The Lions drafted Houston in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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.