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 |
Report: Lions RB Best expected to start 2012 on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best will likely begin the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' running game performs well in preseason opener
The Lions’ running game started the preseason on a positive note, with Detroit racking up 198 yards vs. Cleveland.
Detroit safety Delmas has knee surgery
Lions S Louis Delmas, who has not practiced in a week, had surgery on his left knee Tuesday.
Avril signs tender, reports to Lions' camp
Lions DE Cliff Avril ended his holdout Sunday, signing his one-year, $10.6 million franchise tender and reporting to training camp.
Leshoure, Simpson are names to file away
Mike Wilkening offers fantasy scouting reports on Mikel Leshoure and Jerome Simpson, who will each miss the start of the season.
Fairley's hearing delayed until Nov. 27
Lions DT Nick Fairley’s hearing for a marijuana possession charge has been delayed until Nov. 27.
Lions GM Mayhew expects Best to 'eventually' be cleared
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters Tuesday that he expects RB Jahvid Best (concussions) to be cleared to play at some point.
Lions OLT Backus sustains thumb injury
Lions OLT Jeff Backus injured his thumb and did not return to Saturday's practice.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best has not been cleared for contact and he will begin training camp on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' Suh sued for more than $1 million
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is being sued for more than $1 million in an Oregon court by a passenger in a one-car accident involving Suh last December.
Lions sign CB Coleman
The Lions have signed CB Drew Coleman, the club's official website reported Wednesday.
Lions sign CB-RS Miller
The Lions agreed to terms with CB Justin Miller, who last played in an NFL game in 2009.
Lions add OT Scott
The Lions signed former Steelers OT Jonathan Scott on Tuesday and released OT Johnny Culbreath.
Ex-Lion Berry apologizes, will enter substance-abuse program
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry apologized Monday after a second offseason arrest ended his career with the club.
Penn State discipline becomes NFL's warning shot
The NFL could stand to learn a few valuable lessons from the Penn State tragedy and realize that the league is not impervious from a similar fall.
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.
