The Atlanta Falcons could be taking a look at former Detroit Lions edge rusher James Houston IV who had eight sacks in 2022
’ pursuit of pass rush help may have received a lifeline Tuesday, as the Detroit Lions released edge rusher James Houston IV,Houston, 26, has played a limited role this season, appearing in eight games while making eight tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss and two quarterback hits. He’s seen only 116 snaps on defense and 68 on special teams.After his stellar rookie season, Houston’s second professional campaign was cut short due to an ankle injury suffered in Week 2.
Still, Houston, who played collegiately under Deion Sanders at Jackson State in 2021, has struggled to find the level he reached in 2022. Perhaps all he needs is a change of scenery — and perhaps the Falcons can provide that.. All but two teams have at least double the Falcons’ sacks, while 11 have at least triple. The next closest team is the Carolina Panthers with 17.
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said Atlanta self-scouted over the bye week, and while it liked the progress made in run defense, there’s plenty of room to grow rushing the passer. “So, what can we do different in this next ending phase of football, and how we want to end that thing in order to get better?” Morris said. “Because in order to get to where you want to go, ultimately, you want to be able to improve those things.”
And Houston, if nothing else, could provide the Falcons a low-risk, high-reward option who has experience dominating over the season’s final handful of games.Daniel Flick is an accredited NFL writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Daniel has provided boots-on-ground coverage at the NFL Combine and from the Atlanta Falcons' headquarters, among other destinations, and contributed to the annual Lindy's Sports Magazine ahead of the 2023 offseason.
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