The Browns claimed Houston off waivers Wednesday.
The Lions waived Houston on Tuesday.
Houston (knee) recorded three total tackles (one solo), including a sack, in Saturday's 24-17 win over the Steelers.
The Lions re-signed Houston to an exclusive rights free agent contract Monday.
Houston recorded one tackle in two games during the 2023 regular season.
Houston (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough.
Houston (ankle) is inactive Sunday against the Buccaneers.
The Lions activated Houston (ankle) off injured reserve Thursday.
Houston (ankle) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Houston (ankle) is looking at a late December or early January return, according to head coach Dan Campbell, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.