Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell talks to the media after an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions released reserve defensive end James Houston, cutting ties with a player who failed to produce as well as he did during his rookie season.

The NFC-leading Lions (10-1) made the move on Tuesday, two days before hosting Chicago (4-7) in their annual Thanksgiving game.

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