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. It's a disappointing end to three star-crossed seasons in Detroit

The Lions waived edge rusher James Houston, who had one of the best rookie seasons (2022) for an edge rusher in recent memory but has not returned to that form since. Asked why it didn't work out in Detroit, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said, "It just didn't."

Dan Campbell was asked why it didn't work with James Houston and the Lions: "We had James up for a number of games. Just never quite worked out. Wish him the best of luck, and sometimes, you just need a fresh start and this can be great for him,