The Carolina Panthers have released veteran edge rusher Justin Houston. The four-time Pro Bowler has been on the Injured Reserve list since November 4 due to a hamstring injury, but he reportedly is willing to play again this season for a contending team. According to NFL media's Field Yates, teams would only owe Houston $194,000 for the rest of the season if they claimed him off waivers. Although he has just half of a sack this year, it's a low-risk add for a playoff contender. Houston is tied for the 26th-most sacks of all time (112) and posted 9.5 sacks as a Baltimore Raven last year. The 34-year-old could draw interest as a rotational pass rusher.
Free-agent linebacker Justin Houston agreed to a one-year deal with the Panthers on Sunday. The multi-time Pro Bowler is still productive despite being in the league for over a decade. He has 505 total tackles, five interceptions, and 34 passes defensed in 163 games on his resume. Houston also has 111.5 sacks during his career, including 9.5 from last season, his most since 2019. Without question, adding the 2011 third-round pick is a good move for Carolina, considering he'll be paired with Brian Burns, who had 12.5 sacks in 2022.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (groin) was forced to exit the team's Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots and did not return. The former Pro Bowler suffered a groin strain, but head coach John Harbaugh said after the game that Houston could return as early as Week 4. More details should be revealed early in the week, but the team will hope to have Houston back for a showdown with the Buffalo Bills next Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (groin) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the New England Patriots in Week 3. The 33-year-old has totaled two sacks and six tackles so far this season. Jason Pierre-Paul and Malik Harrison will contribute additional defensive snaps if Houston is forced to miss extended time.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (groin) is questionable to return against the New England Patriots in Week 3. The 33-year-old has totaled two sacks and six tackles so far this season. Jason Pierre-Paul and Malik Harrison will likely contribute additional defensive snaps for the duration of Houston's absence.
The Baltimore Ravens and free-agent linebacker Justin Houston reached an agreement in principle on Thursday on an undisclosed one-year deal for the four-time Pro Bowler to return to Baltimore, according to sources. The Ravens tendered Houston after the draft to try and ensure that he'd return. Houston will return to help boost a pass rush that recorded just 34 total sacks, and he'll give the thin pass-rushing unit another much-needed player with experience. The 33-year-old finished last year with 4.5 sacks, 34 tackles (19 solo), six tackles for loss, 17 QB hits and a fumble recovery in 15 starts in his first season in Baltimore. Houston is no longer relevant in IDP leagues, but he'll certainly help in real life for a defense in need of a rebound.
The Baltimore Ravens applied the rarely used unrestricted free-agent tender on outside linebacker Justin Houston on Monday. It means that if Houston signs with a new team before July 22 or the first day of training camp, he would count towards the compensatory pick formula. If Houston doesn't sign by then, the Ravens would have exclusive negotiating rights. The four-time Pro Bowler with the Kansas City Chiefs from 2012-15 had 34 tackles (19 solo), six tackles for loss, 17 QB hits, 4.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 15 starts in his first season in Baltimore. Houston is no longer an IDP option for fantasy managers, but he can still be an effective pass-rusher while providing a veteran presence on defense.
The Baltimore Ravens activated linebackers Justin Houston and Chris Board and safety Geno Stone from the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday. Houston missed the team's Week 16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he'll be back for an important Week 17 meeting against the Los Angeles Rams as the Ravens try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The 32-year-old leads the Ravens with 17 quarterback hits and 4.5 sacks, so his return is a big one as the Rams banged-up defense tries to slow down Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and their potent offense. Even with Houston back, though, the Ravens defense/special teams should be avoided in fantasy after they just surrendered over 500 passing yards to Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
The Baltimore Ravens placed veteran outside linebacker Justin Houston on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Monday and activated veteran outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (knee) from Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. There's a chance that Houston could return for a big Week 16 divisional game against the Cincinnati Bengals if he's vaccinated, but it remains to be seen if he's able to return a negative test before Sunday. Houston has the third-most sacks on the team with 4.5 and has been a consistent source of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, so the Ravens defense will lose a key player if he is sidelined this week. In the Week 7 loss to the Bengals, Houston has a season-high four QB hits on Joe Burrow. McPhee is known as more of a run-stuffer than a pass-rusher.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said that "Justin could come back" in reference to veteran free-agent defensive end Justin Houston. Houston is visiting with the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, but there's still a chance he re-signs with Indianapolis this offseason. If Houston isn't retained, Irsay is confident that the team can draft an edge rusher later this month. Houston had 19 sacks in the last two seasons with the Colts and was a solid starter on the defensive line. However, last year also showed that the 32-year-old was more inconsistent as a pass-rusher. Houston is hoping to sign before the draft later this month, but the Ravens want to wait until after the draft so that they do not lose a compensatory pick.
