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James Houston is 27 years old, born November 16, 1998. Houston is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) and 247 lb (112 kg). Houston plays linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys (as of November 4, 2026). Houston's 2026 salary is $1,145,000, under a contract through 2026. Houston was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 2022, round 6, pick 217, out of Jackson State.
James Houston at a glance
- Age27 born November 16, 1998
- Height6 ft 1 in 185 cm
- Weight247 lb 112 kg
- CollegeJackson State
- 2026 salary$1.1 million contract through 2026
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James Houston stats, last 4 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tackles | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs Cardinals | L 30–33 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 26 | at Eagles | W 38–21 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | vs Ravens | L 31–34 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | at Giants | L 20–28 | 1 | 0 |
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Contract
James Houston contract
- 2026 salary$1.1 million
- Signed through2026
- WithDallas Cowboys
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $235,000 |
| 2023 | $618,889 |
| 2024 | $305,000 |
| 2025 | $1 million |
| 2026 | $1.1 million |
Career
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James Houston is on the Dallas Cowboys, coached by Brian Schottenheimer.
- BornNovember 16, 1998, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
- Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
- Weight247 lb (112 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2022, round 6, pick 217
- Drafted byDetroit Lions
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