Detroit Lions review injuries of James Houston and Christian Mahogany
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 5:13 PM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
As the Detroit Lions prepare for training camp starting July 25, a retrospective analysis highlights the injuries of James Houston and Christian Mahogany during the 2024 season. Houston, who had an impressive rookie year, suffered an ankle fracture that limited his playing time in 2023 and led to his release in 2024. He rebounded with the Cowboys in 2025, recording 5.5 sacks. Mahogany missed the first half of his rookie season due to mononucleosis but later contributed effectively and became a starter in 2025, despite a six-game absence from a fibula fracture.
- •James Houston suffered a severe ankle injury in 2023.
- •Houston had minimal playing time in 2024 and was waived.
- •Christian Mahogany missed time in 2024 due to mononucleosis.
- •Mahogany became a starter in 2025 after recovering from injury.
- •Training camp for the Lions opens on July 25, 2026.
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2023 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - James Houston
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — 2024 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - Davis & Montgomery
- 5:13 PMYahoo Sports — 2024 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - Houston & Mahogany
"The loss of James Houston on a kickoff return was a tremendous disappointment after an electric Detroit Lions rookie season.
"Recapping how the injuries of Carlton Davis and David Montgomery impacted the Lions 2024 season.
"Recapping the Lions 2024 season with a review of James Houston and Christian Mahogany injuries.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 4:11 PM2023 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - James Houston
The loss of James Houston on a kickoff return was a tremendous disappointment after an electric Detroit Lions rookie season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 8:19 PM2024 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - Davis & Montgomery
Recapping how the injuries of Carlton Davis and David Montgomery impacted the Lions 2024 season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 5:13 PM2024 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - Houston & Mahogany
Recapping the Lions 2024 season with a review of James Houston and Christian Mahogany injuries.
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