Detroit Lions

Chris Houston - #23 - CB

Status	Active
Height/Weight	5' 11"/ 178 lbs.
Birthday	10/18/1984
Birthplace	Austin, TX
College	Arkansas
Years played	7
Drafted	2007, 2nd round, 9th pick by Falcons

2012 STATS

Tack	FF	Int
56	2	2

					
Owners, teams react to lockoutPosted March 12, 2011 @ 6:59 p.m. ET
Teams and owners released statements or spoke to media members on Saturday, reacting to the NFL's first work stoppage since 1987 and what it means for fans.
Lewand focused on the 2011 seasonPosted March 12, 2011 @ 4:33 p.m. ET
Lions president Tom Lewand met with Detroit writers on Saturday and answered some questions about the current work stoppage.
Lions release Peterson, re-sign FollettPosted March 03, 2011 @ 6:17 p.m. ET
The Lions re-signed LB Zack Follett and released veteran LB Julian Peterson on Thursday.

NFC North free-agent previewPosted Feb. 28, 2011 @ 1:48 p.m. ET
With the owners and players mired in negotiations, the beginning of free   agency is almost certain to be delayed. Yet, PFW is examining the  free-agent  picture for each club, here featuring the NFC North.

Lions will continue to look at offensive linePosted Feb. 26, 2011 @ 12:06 p.m. ET
The Lions have several options with the No. 13 pick in the draft, but offensive line has to be squarely among the top needs.

Schwartz hints Lions could appeal tampering casePosted Feb. 24, 2011 @ 2:49 p.m. ET
The Lions' tampering case with the Chiefs might not be over just yet, as Detroit could appeal the matter with the NFL.
Reports: Lions sign former Falcons S ColemanPosted Feb. 18, 2011 @ 2:23 p.m. ET
Former Falcons S Erik Coleman has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions, according to multiple reports.
Lions guilty of tampering with Chiefs, forfeit pickPosted Feb. 18, 2011 @ 1:58 p.m. ET
The NFL has ruled that the Lions have been found guilty of tampering with the Chiefs and will have to forfeit a draft pick.

NFC North 2010 season-in-review team reportsPosted Feb. 17, 2011 @ 9:28 a.m. ET
DE Julius Peppers made his presence felt in his first season with the  Bears, helping Chicago's defense rank fourth in the league in points  allowed as the Bears rose to first place in the NFC North.

Suh credits Williams, Vanden Bosch for growthPosted Feb. 05, 2011 @ 6:46 p.m. ET
In racking up a slew of awards following his standout rookie season, Lions DT  Ndamukong Suh has deflected a great deal of praise on others who helped  him be so successful so fast.

Suh wins AP Defensive Rookie honorsPosted Feb. 04, 2011 @ 8:56 p.m. ET
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was named The Associated Press Defensive Rookie of the Year on Friday.

Suh wins 2010 Pepsi Rookie of the Year awardPosted Feb. 03, 2011 @ 3:35 p.m. ET
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was named the Pepsi Rookie of the Year on Thursday at a ceremony in Dallas.

Stafford's shoulder will be ready by campPosted Jan. 28, 2011 @ 4:21 p.m. ET
After initially saying that QB Matthew Stafford didn't need surgery, the Lions followed the medical advice and decided repairing his shoulder was the best course of action.

Stafford called "China doll" by teammatePosted Jan. 25, 2011 @ 2:48 p.m. ET
Lions LB Zack Follett discussed how often QB Matthew Stafford is hurt on a radio interview Tuesday morning.

Raiders' Davis has no regrets in passing on Calvin JohnsonPosted Jan. 25, 2011 @ 10:23 a.m. ET
Most people would look at the 2007 draft and say the Raiders made a  mistake drafting JaMarcus Russell over Calvin Johnson. Not Al Davis.

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PLAYER NEWS

Posted March 13, 2013

The agent for Houston says the player has also agreed to a new deal that will keep him with the Lions.||||||| Detroit has not confirmed the news yet, but it appears to be a done deal.

Posted Sept. 09, 2012

Houston was inactive for the second straight game, leaving the Lions short-handed in the secondary again for a key NFC Sunday night game at San Francisco.||||||| Houston has an ankle injury.

Posted Aug. 25, 2012

Houston left Saturday's preseason game versus Okland with an ankle injury.||||||| It's uncertain how serious the injury is or if he will miss any time.

Posted Jan. 07, 2012

Houston injured his shoulder in Saturday night's first-round playoff game against the New Orleans Saints, but has returned to the field.||||||| The Lions announced that Houston was questionable to return after his injury late in the first quarter as he pursued Jed Collins following the fullback's short reception. Houston did not play when the Lions lost 31-17 in New Orleans on Dec. 4.

Posted March 08, 2010

The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire Houston from the Atlanta Falcons.||||||| Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an unrestricted free agent. Houston has three interceptions and one forced fumble in 44 career games, 37 starts.

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