Houston, former sixth round pick of the Detroit Lions, was phased off of the roster when the Browns sent veteran Za’Darius Smith up north at the trade deadline. After a promising rookie season where he racked up eight sacks, Houston has struggled to find the field over the last two years, registering just one sack in that span.

James Houston won't have to move too far for his next NFL gig. A day after being released by the Detroit Lions, the third-year EDGE was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. Houston joins the B

The Cleveland Browns have claimed defensive end Cameron Thomas (Kansas City) and James Houston (Detroit) off waivers on Wednesday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive end Elerson Smith.

After the Detroit Lions waived him earlier in the week, edge rusher James Houston quickly found a new home after he was claimed off waivers by an AFC team the Lions are very familiar with.

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,

The Browns also claimed James Houston on waivers from Detroit Lions. Cleveland shipped out Za'Darius Smith to the Detroit Lions on Nov. 5, so there are more snaps available along

The Cleveland Browns are adding reinforcements to their defense, adding James Houston and Cameron Thomas to their pass-rush rotation. The post Browns Cut DE After Adding 2 New Pass-Rush Partners for Myles Garrett appeared first on Heavy Sports.