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.

HOUSTON - The Cleveland Browns claimed James "The Problem" Houston IV after clearing waivers. Detroit Lions released Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 26. after nearly three seasons. Houston had a breakout rookie season with the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. Making seven game appearances, Houston set NFL rookie records with eight sacks.

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.

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 burst onto the scene with a strong start to his career in 2022, but struggled to find his footing in the following two seasons. Now, his tenure with the Detroit Lions is done. Houston was waived by the team on Tuesday.

The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season

The Detroit Lions have parted with young edge rusher James Houston. While the timing is a bit of a surprise, the move itself is not. Houston, 26, was Detroit's sixth-round pick out of Jackson State in 2022 and burst onto the scene as a rookie.