The Miami Dolphins addressed one of their glaring needs heading into the postseason when they signed an All-Pro defensive end in free agency. Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips underwent surgery for his torn Achilles in November.
Down their top three edge rushers due to season-ending injuries, the Dolphins are overhauling their outside linebacker group at an unusual time.
Veteran pass-rusher Justin Houston signed a contract with the Miami Dolphins, NFL Network reported on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Dolphins, who will visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in an AFC wild-card game.
The Miami Dolphins are pulling out all of the stops against the Kansas City Chiefs for their playoff game on Saturday. They are even making a last-ditch effort that should be their last resort.
The Miami Dolphins are hoping that some veteran help can get them back on the right track heading into the postseason.
The only thing worse than the Dolphins' Week 18 loss to the Bills that dropped them from the No. 2 seed to the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs is their multitude of injuries.
In dire need of edge defenders, more specifically outside pass rushers, the Miami Dolphins are bringing in a four-time Pro Bowl selection for the playoffs.
In need of help along the edge, the Dolphins are making an addition ahead of the postseason.
According to Mike Garafolo, the Dolphins are signing veteran OLB Justin Houston to a contract. Miami has been hit hard by injuries at the edge rusher position and are in major need of reinforcements heading into their playoff game against the Chiefs. Houston, 34, is a former third-round pick of the Chiefs back in 2011.
According to Tom Pelissero, veteran edge rushers Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul have officially passed through waivers unclaimed and are now unrestricted free agents.
Cleveland Browns pass rushing depth is a bit thinner than normal as the team awaits word on whether or not Ogbo Okoronkwo’s injury is season-ending or not.
It’s the week before Christmas! ‘Tis the season for some grace from our bosses: less to do, maybe a holiday bonus, or even - in the case of Justin Houston - permission to leave.
The Carolina Panthers granted veteran linebacker Justin Houston's request to be released on Tuesday. The four-time Pro Bowl selection is hoping to hook up with a playoff contender for the rest of the season.
The Carolina Panthers released former All-Pro linebacker Justin Houston on Tuesday, the team announced. Houston, who was in his first year with Carolina, was on injured reserve with a hamstring strain.
Teams in need of edge-rushing help suddenly will have a new option to consider.
Carolina is down yet another defensive player this season after announcing the decision to place veteran pass rusher Justin Houston on injured reserve.
The Panthers placed Justin Houston on injured reserve, Saturday, meaning the linebacker is out for at least the rest of the month. Carolina already had declared Houston out for its game against the Colts after he didn’t practice all week because of a hamstring strain.
The Los Angeles Rams have a decision to make ahead of Tuesday's 1 p.m. PT trade deadline. Do they add some veterans to make a push for the playoffs or do they pump the brakes and try to build on a stockpile of picks in their deepest draft pick haul in years?
Even with less than a week to go before their preseason opener, the Carolina Panthers continue to add. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported on Sunday that the Panthers have signed Justin Houston in free agency.
Carolina bolstered its pass rush by signing arguably the best remaining edge rusher on the market, four-time Pro Bowler Justin Houston.
The Ravens have been linked to a couple of veteran pass-rushers as they round out their roster for the 2023 season, but one insider believes the team is going to bring back a familiar face.
The 34-year-old has been with the Ravens since 2021, signing a pair of one-year deals each of the past two summers to play for Baltimore. The former All-Pro recorded a team-leading 9.5 sacks last season.
The Baltimore Ravens signed Justin Houston to a one-year deal in 2022, and he delivered when called upon, though not enough to warrant a new deal. Now, the Los Angeles Rams have just over $11 million to throw around after Cooper Kupp's contract was altered, and USA Today has labeled linebacker Houston as a top candidate to sign with the team.
There aren’t many players available in free agency in the NFL that are better than veteran defensive end Justin Houston. The third-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2011 has been a force for years.
The Chicago Bears defensive front still needs a lot of work. The addition of at least one more great edge rusher this offseason is at the top of that list.
Ravens outside linebacker Justin Houston was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Houston recorded three tackles, 2.5 sacks, and an interception in Baltimore’s 27-13 victory over New Orleans on Monday Night Football. He is the second player this season to record at least two sacks and an interception in a single game.
Houston had 4.5 sacks and 34 total tackles in his first season with Baltimore last year.
A trio of Rashan Gary, Preston Smith and Justin Houston coming off the edge at Lambeau Field would be a dangerous, dangerous sight.
As Justin Houston was mulling offers from other teams, his preference was to play for a franchise that gave him the best chance to win a championship.
Baltimore’s pass rush is extremely aggressive, and Houston remains an incredibly effective disruptor in the backfield.
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