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 |
Vikings-Lions: Matchup of the day
Each day during the week we'll examine a key matchup leading up to Sunday's Vikings-Lions game.
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Tuesday
Here's a look at a key matchup heading into Sunday's Week Three battle between the Lions and Vikings.
Lions' secondary the clear Achilles' heel
The Lions have allowed 609 passing yards through two games, and it has become clear that the secondary has been the main culprit.
They said it: Vikings edition
Quotes following the Vikings' Week Two loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Lions have year's 'Best' rookie
Forget Ryan Mathews, the prohibitive favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year honors prior to the season. The best rookie of 2010 resides in Detroit.
Vick, Eagles hold on to top Lions
Michael Vick's second touchdown pass put the Philadelphia Eagles ahead just before halftime and they had to hold on to beat the Detroit Lions 35-32.
Lions go forward believing in QB Hill
Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan made it clear what he thinks will be different with the Lions' offense with QB Shaun Hill at the helm.
Lions announce sellout for Sunday's game
The Lions announced Friday morning that they have reached a sellout for Sunday's home opener against the Eagles.
Eagles' Kolb, Bradley fail post-concussion tests
Eagles QB Kevin Kolb and LB Stewart Bradley, both of whom suffered concussions in Sunday's loss to the Packers, have failed their concussion tests on Wednesday.
Report: Lions president Lewand has suspension reduced
Lions team president Tom Lewand will be reinstated Wednesday, nine days earlier than originally stipulated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
Report: CB Vasher signs with Lions
The Lions have signed former Bears CB Nathan Vasher, according to the Detroit News.
Lions become popgun offense without Stafford
The Lions' offense was supposed to take a major step forward this season, thanks in large part to the progression of QB Matthew Stafford. But that all changes now that it appears they won't have their franchise passer for ...
Lions move forward with Hill at helm
Head coach Jim Schwartz said QB Shaun Hill can lead the Lions during Matthew Stafford's absence.
Report: Lions QB Stafford out 4-6 weeks
The Lions could be without QB Matthew Stafford for more than a month after he injured his throwing arm Week One against the Bears.
‘Correct’ call costs Lions a win
If the call at the end of the Lions-Bears game was correct, then the rule needs to be changed.
PLAYER NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
