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NFL | Lamarr Houston retiring Wed Feb 12, 08:03 PM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) announced his retirement from professional football Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston of interest to Bears? Mon Oct 1, 04:13 PM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) could be of interest to the Chicago Bears as a result of the loss of DE Sam Acho (pectoral).
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Vikings | Minnesota works out two defenders Mon Oct 1, 04:00 PM
Free-agent DEs Lamarr Houston (Bears) and Robert Ayers (Lions) worked out for the Minnesota Vikings Monday, Oct. 1. Free-agent DE Jonathan Wynn (Vikings) is expected to be re-signed to the practice squad.
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Seahawks | Seattle to work out three players Sat Aug 4, 12:16 PM
Free-agent LB Lamarr Houston (Bears), CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (Giants) and DE Damontre Moore (Cowboys) are scheduled to work out for the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Aug. 5.
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Jets | NYJ looking at Lamarr Houston Mon Apr 23, 12:06 PM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) is working out for the New York Jets Monday, April 23.
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Raiders | Lamarr Houston visits Oakland Wed Apr 18, 01:13 PM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) worked out for the Oakland Raiders Wednesday, April 18, according to a source.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston back in Chicago Wed Nov 29, 04:34 PM
The Chicago Bears claimed DE Lamarr Houston off waivers from the Houston Texans Wednesday, Nov. 29.
| Footballguys view: Houston knows the team as he was with the Bears from 2014-2016. He doesn't seem to have much left in the tank. |
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Texans | Lamarr Houston waived Tue Nov 28, 04:06 PM
Houston Texans LB Lamarr Houston is being waived Tuesday, Nov. 28, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: In five games with the Texans in 2017, Houston had six solo tackles and one sack. His release clears a spot for LB Brian Cushing who is coming off his 10-game suspension. |
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Texans | Week 12 inactives for Houston Mon Nov 27, 07:15 PM
The Houston Texans have declared RB Andre Ellington, DT Chunky Clements, WR Cobi Hamilton, OL Greg Mancz, OT Julie'n Davenport, DL Lamarr Houston, WR Will Fuller inactive for Week 12.
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Texans | Lamarr Houston posts scoop and score Sun Nov 5, 06:19 PM
Houston Texans LB Lamarr Houston posted a 34-yard fumble return for touchdown in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | Houston injury report for Week 9 Fri Nov 3, 04:34 PM
Houston Texans LB Dylan Cole and DE Joel Heath (knee) did not practice Friday, Nov. 3, and they're out for Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts. OT Chris Clark (calf) and CB Johnathan Joseph (shin, quadriceps) practiced on a limited basis and are listed as questionable. OG Jeff Allen (knee), LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee), TE Ryan Griffin (hip), LB Ben Heeney (knee, elbow), LB Lamarr Houston (knee), LB Jelani Jenkins (hand), CB Kevin Johnson (knee, back), DE Kendall Langford (back), C Greg Mancz (knee), RB Lamar Miller (knee), LB Brian Peters (hamstring) and NT D.J. Reader (shoulder) practiced in full and they were removed from the injury report.
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Nov 2, 04:39 PM
Houston Texans LB Dylan Cole (hamstring) and DE Joel Heath (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 2. OT Chris Clark (calf), DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee), TE Ryan Griffin (hip), LB Ben Heeney (elbow, knee) and CB Johnathan Joseph (shin) were limited during practice. OG Jeff Allen (knee), LB Lamarr Houston (knee), LB Jelani Jenkins (hand), CB Kevin Johnson (back, knee), DE Kendall Langford (back), OG Greg Mancz (knee), LB Brian Peters (hamstring) and DT D.J. Reader (shoulder) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Lamarr Houston set to sign with Houston Tue Oct 10, 10:26 PM
Free-agent DE/LB Lamarr Houston (Bears) is expected to sign an undisclosed contract with the Houston Texans on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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Texans | Houston to meet with Lamarr Houston Mon Oct 9, 03:45 PM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) is scheduled to meet with the Houston Texans Tuesday, Oct. 10.
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Buccaneers | Lamarr Houston visiting Bucs Mon Oct 9, 10:37 AM
Free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) is visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Oct. 9.
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Patriots | Lamarr Houston works out for Pats Fri Sep 22, 06:25 PM
Free-agent LB/DE Lamarr Houston (Bears) worked out for the New England Patriots on Friday, Sept. 22.
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Saints | Lamarr Houston working out for Saints Tue Sep 19, 08:18 AM
Free-agent LB Lamarr Houston (Bears) is working out for the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, Sept. 19.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston released from IR Wed Sep 6, 05:53 PM
Chicago Bears DE Lamarr Houston (knee) was released from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 6, according to a source.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston placed on IR Sat Sep 2, 03:32 PM
Chicago Bears LB Lamarr Houston (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday, Sept. 2, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Houston's injury is considered minor, so he will receive an injury settlement when he is healthy. |
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Bears | Knee injury for Lamarr Houston Thu Aug 31, 10:26 PM
Chicago Bears DE Lamarr Houston (knee) suffered a knee injury during the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 31, and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Houston only played two games last year, and this year is off to a bad start, although reports are that he avoided serious injury. The Bears front seven is deep, but Houston made them stronger. |
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Bears | Lamarr Houston on track Sat Jun 3, 02:34 PM
Chicago Bears LB Lamarr Houston (knee) said he is on schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament but does not want to predict when he may be completely recovered. Houston has been participating in organized team activities.
| Footballguys view: Houston has a couple of knee injuries over the last three years, and he's not played up to the five-year, $35 million contract the Bears gave him in 2014. He's got a $6.9 million cap hit this year with around $1.9 million remaining in dead money. |
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Bears | Lamarr Houston a candidate to be released? Wed Apr 19, 12:14 PM
Chicago Bears DE/LB Lamarr Houston (knee) has no guaranteed money left in the fourth year of his five-year, $35 million contract and is recovering from his second torn ACL in three seasons - both facts make him a possible candidate to be released this summer, according to the Chicago Tribune's Brad Biggs.
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Bears | Thursday practice report for Chicago Thu Sep 22, 11:08 PM
Chicago Bears S Adrian Amos (concussion), CB Bryce Callahan (concussion), RB Ka'Deem Carey (hamstring), DT Eddie Goldman (ankle), LB Lamarr Houston (knee) and LB Danny Trevathan (thumb) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 22. CB Kyle Fuller (knee), OT Bobby Massie (toe), CB Tracy Porter (knee), FS Chris Prosinski (calf), OG Josh Sitton (shoulder), DT Will Sutton (elbow) and LB Willie Young (knee) were limited participants, and CB Sherrick McManis (wrist) was a full participant.
| Footballguys view: Carey is unlikely to play Sunday night, leaving rookie Jordan Howard as the #2 back behind Jeremy Langford. If Howard can look better than Langford for the second straight week, he could push Langford for the starting job. |
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Bears | Three moves by Bears Thu Sep 22, 10:37 AM
Chicago Bears QB Matt Barkley was promoted from the practice squad Thursday, Sept. 22. FB Paul Lasike was re-signed to the practice squad. LB Lamarr Houston (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Bears | Chicago's Wednesday injury report Wed Sep 21, 05:20 PM
Chicago Bears SS Adrian Amos (concussion), CB Bryce Callahan (concussion), RB Ka'Deem Carey (hamstring), DT Eddie Goldman (ankle), LB Lamarr Houston (knee), FS Chris Prosinski (calf) and LB Danny Trevathan (thumb) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. CB Kyle Fuller (knee), OT Bobby Massie (toe), CB Sherrick McManis (wrist), CB Tracy Porter (knee) and OG Josh Sitton (shoulder) were limited during practice.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston headed to IR Tue Sep 20, 10:16 PM
Chicago Bears DT Lamarr Houston (knee) was placed on season-ending injured reserve Tuesday, Sept. 20.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston has torn ACL Tue Sep 20, 04:22 PM
Chicago Bears DL Lamarr Houston (knee) underwent an MRI exam that confirmed he has a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: More bad news for the Bears here. Houston is a fine pass-rusher when healthy, but now he's torn both his left and right ACLs in only a couple of years. Entering his age 30 season in 2017, Houston may not be back with the Bears -- especially with his $6.9 million cap number. |
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Bears | Lamarr Houston leaves with knee issue Mon Sep 19, 10:45 PM
Chicago Bears LB Lamarr Houston (knee) suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Sept. 19, and he was unable to return.
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Bears | LaMarr Houston leaves with knee issue Mon Sep 19, 10:10 PM
Chicago Bears LB LaMarr Houston (knee) suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Week 2 game against the Philadelphia Eagles Monday, Sept. 19, and he was unable to return.
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Bears | Two players cleared for camp Wed Jul 29, 04:47 PM
Chicago Bears LB Lamarr Houston (knee) and DE Willie Young (Achilles') have been cleared to participate during training camp, but both are expected to be brought along slowly.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston week-to-week Wed Jun 3, 09:15 PM
Chicago Bears DL Lamarr Houston (knee) is considered week-to-week in his rehab from an ACL injury.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston goes on IR Mon Nov 3, 01:45 PM
The Chicago Bears placed DE Lamarr Houston (knee) on the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Nov. 3. In a corresponding move, the team signed practice squad DE David Bass to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also signed OT Jason Weaver to their practice squad.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston out for season Mon Oct 27, 01:35 PM
Chicago Bears DE Lamarr Houston (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in Week 8 and will miss the rest of the season.
| Footballguys view: Houston suffered the injury celebrating a sack in the blowout loss to the Patriots. He had played in 72 straight games, but now will begin the long process of coming back from this knee injury at age 27. He's got a $6.9 million cap number in 2015, with over $9.9 million in dead money. |
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Bears | Lamarr Houston set for MRI Sun Oct 26, 07:15 PM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears DE Lamarr Houston (knee) will have an MRI on his right knee Monday, Oct. 27. He was injured celebrating a sack in the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots while his team trailed by 25 points in the fourth quarter.
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Bears | Lamarr Houston injured on sack celebration Sun Oct 26, 04:33 PM
Chicago Bears DE Lamarr Houston (knee) suffered an apparent right knee injury during a sack celebration in the Week 8 game against the New England Patriots.
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Bears | No surprises along defensive line Wed May 28, 10:25 PM
Chicago Bears DTs Stephen Paea and Jeremiah Ratliff worked as first-team defensive tackles at organized team activities (OTAs) Tuesday, May 27, while DEs Jared Allen and Lamarr Houston were the starting defensive ends.
| Footballguys view: Houston is the most exciting piece of this defensive line, though if Allen continues to play at the level he has the last few years, this front four is frightening. |
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Bears | Lamarr Houston joining team Tue Mar 11, 04:18 PM
The Chicago Bears have signed free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Raiders) to a five-year, $35 million contract, with $15 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The Bears had to make this move after losing out on Michael Bennett (Seahawks). We should see Julius Peppers released in the near future. |
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Raiders | Pushing hard for Lamarr Houston Mon Mar 10, 08:26 PM
The Oakland Raiders are pushing hard to re-sign free-agent DE Lamarr Houston, especially after missing out on DE Michael Bennett, who re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: The Raiders will have a lot of competition for Houston's services. He's considered one of the best pass-rushers available on the open market, and Houston is highly coveted because of his versatility. |
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Bears | Targeting Lamarr Houston Mon Mar 10, 07:57 PM
The Chicago Bears are targeting free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Raiders) after missing out on Seattle Seahawks DE Michael Bennett.
| Footballguys view: Since they lost out on Bennett, the team will turn to make a strong play for Houston. We'll see them likely release Julius Peppers in the near future to clear up more cap space. |
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Packers | Interested in Lamarr Houston Mon Mar 10, 02:32 PM
The Green Bay Packers are interested in signing Oakland Raiders impending free-agent DE Lamarr Houston.
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Eagles | Interested in Lamarr Houston Sun Mar 9, 01:53 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles have contacted free-agent DE Lamarr Houston (Raiders) to express their interest in him. Houston likely will be out of the team's price range.
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Raiders | Lamarr Houston not expected to receive tag Mon Mar 3, 02:43 PM
The Oakland Raiders are not expected to place the franchise tag on impending free-agent DE Lamarr Houston.
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Raiders | Hoping to keep several impending free agents Fri Jan 17, 12:58 PM
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie is hoping to retain OT Jared Veldheer, DE Lamarr Houston, FS Charles Woodson and RB Rashad Jennings as they approach free agency this offseason. McKenzie said he thinks RB Darren McFadden will test the free-agent market.
| Footballguys view: Veldheer will be the top priority here. When healthy, he's one of the best young left tackles in the league today. Jennings may be the second priority. He did a good job starting for the team while McFadden was out. |
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Raiders | Do not want to use franchise tag Thu Jan 16, 08:25 PM
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said the team would like to avoid using the franchise tag on impending free-agent OT Jared Veldheer or DE Lamarr Houston.
| Footballguys view: More than likely they want to lock people up to long term deals, if they want them around at all. If that's the case, it's good that they are looking long term not just short term. |
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Raiders | Would like to re-sign Lamarr Houston Sat Jan 4, 08:09 PM
Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent DE Lamarr Houston this offseason and has met with Houston to expressed the team's interest in him. Houston said before the meeting he would like to return but was not sure if he was a good fit for the team.
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Raiders | Talking extension with Lamarr Houston Thu Sep 19, 12:12 AM
Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie said Wednesday, Sept. 18, that he has been talking to the representation for DE Lamarr Houston about a contract extension 'for a while.'
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Raiders | One in, one out Tue Aug 13, 11:09 PM
Oakland Raiders LB Nick Roach (undisclosed) left practice Tuesday, Aug. 13, due to an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, DE Lamarr Houston (undisclosed) was able to return to practice.
| Footballguys view: Roach is a good late round sleeper LB in IDP leagues because he could play a high tackle position in a defense that will be on the field a lot. We'll be monitoring this for IDP leagues. |
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Raiders | Lamarr Houston not practicing Fri Aug 2, 12:46 PM
Oakland Raiders DL Lamarr Houston (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Friday, Aug. 2.
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Raiders | Lamarr Houston to see more action? Sat Feb 23, 12:55 AM
Oakland Raiders DL Lamarr Houston could be used more, depending on what kind of personnel moves the team makes through free-agency and the draft. 'I think (the three-technique is) certainly a possibility,' head coach Dennis Allen said Friday, Feb. 22. 'I think if you saw him there, you'll see more in sub-down situations, nickel situations.'
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Raiders | Lamarr Houston strong in Week 17 Mon Dec 31, 10:30 AM
Oakland Raiders DT Lamarr Houston recorded 13 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two tackles for losses in Week 17.
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