The Detroit Lions have officially activated edge rusher James Houston from injured reserve and waived edge rusher Julian Okwara in a corresponding move.
Houston injured his ankle/lower leg in early September and was placed on injured reserve to recover. Three weeks ago, he was healthy enough to begin practicing and the Lions opened his 21-day evaluation window and he began practicing. With that window set to expire, the Lions made the decision that he was healthy enough to activate to the 53-man roster.
The Lions pass rush has been limited for most of the season, with Aidan Hutchinson accounting for the majority of Detroit’s production.