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

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."

Former Jackson State and Detroit Lions star defensive end James Houston has found a new home in the NFL. The Lions cut the three-year veteran on Tuesday but he did not make it through waivers. According to the NFL transaction wire, Houston was claimed by the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday and is now set to join their 53-man roster.

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, 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,

Cleveland claimed defensive end James Houston off waivers, one of two waiver claims it made on Wednesday. The Browns also claimed defensive end Cameron Thomas from the Kansas City Chiefs. The Browns, in a corresponding move, waived defensive end Elerson Smith. Smith had appeared in the last two games for Cleveland (3-8).

James Houston's stint in Detroit has come to an end. The Lions announced that they waived the pass rusher today.

The Detroit Lions have decided to part ways with former sixth-round pick and edge rusher James Houston, which was a surprising move. After news broke, head coach Dan Campbell touched on the decision the Lions made.

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.