Lions part ways with CB Houston
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Allen Park, MI (SportsNetwork.com) - The Detroit Lions and defensive back Chris Houston came to an injury settlement on Friday and his contract has been terminated.
The seven-year-veteran, who's been a starter for the Lions over the last four seasons, has been out all offseason after undergoing toe surgery.
Houston signed a five-year, $25-million contract with the Lions last spring and missed four games because of toe and foot injuries. The 29-year-old had 44 tackles with two interceptions in 12 games last season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}In 99 career games, he has totaled 376 tackles with 13 interceptions.
The cap savings allowed the Lions to sign first-round pick Eric Ebron earlier on Friday.