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

					
Lions looking for left tackle of futurePosted Jan. 21, 2011 @ 8:21 p.m. ET
Jeff Backus has taken something of an unfair beating in and around Detroit, but the Lions will need to find their left tackle of the future at some point soon.

Stafford undergoes successful shoulder surgeryPosted Jan. 21, 2011 @ 4:03 p.m. ET
Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday,  the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews.

Suh performed beyond even high expectationsPosted Jan. 19, 2011 @ 3:09 p.m. ET
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is this year's Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Suh would welcome Haynesworth in DetroitPosted Jan. 14, 2011 @ 3:33 p.m. ET
There have been reports that the Lions could investigate acquiring DT Albert Haynesworth, and that would be just fine with DT Ndamukong Suh.

Lions could still add on the cornerPosted Jan. 08, 2011 @ 9:58 p.m. ET
Entering last season there was little question: Cornerback was, by far, the team's biggest need. Times have changed a bit.

The cities that playoff football forgotPosted Jan. 06, 2011 @ 12:20 p.m. ET
It now has been 11 years since the Bills and Lions played in the playoffs.  Every other franchise that was around at that time has made the playoffs  since then, but not Buffalo or Detroit.
OLB Peterson won't be returning to Lions in 2011Posted Jan. 05, 2011 @ 9:43 p.m. ET
In a discussion with the local media on Wednesday, Lions GM Martin Mayhew  revealed the OLB Julian Peterson, who was benched for the team's Week 17  victory over the Vikings, would not be back in 2011.

Suh to undergo shoulder surgeryPosted Jan. 05, 2011 @ 7:15 p.m. ET
The Lions announced Wednesday that DT Ndamukong Suh will undergo  shoulder surgery on Jan. 10 and will not play in the 2011 Pro Bowl.
Favre watches Vikings' season end in loss to LionsPosted Jan. 02, 2011 @ 4:18 p.m. ET
Brett Favre stood in street  clothes on the sideline in what likely was  the final game of his  20-season career, watching the Lions beat his  Vikings  20-13 on Sunday.

Vikings-Lions predictionPosted Jan. 02, 2011 @ 11:56 a.m. ET
The Vikings gave fans one reason to smile last week with their unexpected win at Philadelphia, but this is akin to a playoff game for the Lions.

Lions don't mind opponents' 'tough' talkPosted Jan. 01, 2011 @ 10:35 p.m. ET
Slowly, the Lions have shed their label of being a soft team. In fact, it's now  to the point where they have been accused by opposing teams of  being a dirty outfit.
Poll: Lions DT Suh top defensive rookiePosted Jan. 01, 2011 @ 4:42 p.m. ET
In a recently concluded poll on this site, readers gave an overwhelming  60.1 percent show of support to Lions DT Ndamukong Suh, the No. 2  overall selection in the 2010 NFL draft and the rookie leader in sacks  with ...

Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: FridayPosted Dec. 31, 2010 @ 11:46 p.m. ET
Let's take a look at a key matchup when the Vikings face the Lions in Week 17 — Minnesota DRE Jared Allen vs. Detroit OLT Jeff Backus.

They Said It: Vikings Thursday editionPosted Dec. 30, 2010 @ 8:26 p.m. ET
Here's a collection of quotes from head coach Leslie Frazier, QB Joe Webb and Lions DT Ndamukong Suh as the Vikings prepare to play in Detroit on Sunday.

Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: WednesdayPosted Dec. 29, 2010 @ 7:04 p.m. ET
Let's take a look at a key matchup as the Vikings get set to take on the Lions in Detroit in the final game of the 2010 season.

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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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