James Houston

Detroit Lions, Outside Linebacker
Age: 25-364d (Nov 16, 1998)
Exp: 2 Years
Country: US
College: Jackson State
Drafted: Round 6 (#217 overall), 2022
Agent(s): Malki Kawa (First Round Management)
2024 Cap Hit

$915,000

2024 Cash

$915,000

Career Earnings

$2,078,073

2022-2024 (CURRENT)

James Houston signed a 2 year , $1,575,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $787,500. In 2024, Houston will earn a base salary of $915,000, while carrying a cap hit of $915,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,575,000
Average Salary:
$787,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / ERFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2022 24 $235,002 0.11% $235,002 $235,002 -
2023 25 $618,888 0.28% $618,888 $853,890 $100,000
2024 26 $915,000 0.36% $915,000 $1,768,890 -
2025 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2022 24 $705,000 - - $235,002 0.11% -
2023 25 $518,888 $25,000 $75,000 $618,888 0.28% $100,000
2024 26 $915,000 - - $915,000 0.36% -
2025 27
ERFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2022 24 $235,002 - - $235,002 $235,002 $235,002 $589,630
2023 25 $518,888 $25,000 $75,000 $618,888 $853,890 $426,945 $766,944
2024 26 $915,000 - - $915,000 $1,768,890 $589,630 $915,000
Contract Notes
  • Week 1 Bonus: $25,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2022-2025 Rookie

James Houston signed a 4 year , $3,792,016 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $132,016 signing bonus, $132,016 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $948,004. In 2024, Houston will earn a base salary of $985,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,018,004 and a dead cap value of $66,008.
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,792,016
Average Salary:
$948,004
Signing Bonus:
$132,016
GTD at Sign:
$132,016
Total GTD:
$132,016
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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Seasons

2 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$2,078,073

Earnings w/ Different Teams

1 team

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2022 24
Active
Retained
Retained
$235,002
$138,000
$171,183
$235,002
$373,002
$544,185
2023 25
Injured
$618,888
$1,163,073
2024 26
Active
$915,000
$2,078,073
Total      
$2,078,073
$2,078,073
Total
$2,078,073

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,846,057 $132,016 $25,000 - $75,000 - $2,078,073
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2022
24
$235,002
$138,000
$39,167
$132,016
$235,002
$138,000
$171,183
$235,002
$373,002
$544,185
2023
25
$518,888
$25,000
$75,000
$618,888
$1,163,073
2024
26
$915,000
$915,000
$2,078,073
Total
$1,846,057
$132,016
$25,000
$75,000
$2,078,073
$2,078,073
Total
$1,846,057
$132,016
$25,000
$75,000
$2,078,073

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
3 $1,846,057 $132,016 $25,000 - $75,000 - $2,078,073

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2023 DET 3 - 18 Ankle
  • Nov 28, 2022 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 31, 2022 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Aug 30, 2022 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 13, 2022 Signed a 4 year $3.79 million contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Apr 30, 2022 Drafted by Detroit (DET): Round 6 (#217 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 DET 5 0 81 14.90 0 4 2 2 0 0
2023 DET 2 1 32 23.40 0 1 1 0 0 0
2022 DET 7 2 140 31.70 8 10 10 0 1 0
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