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Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions

March 9, 2010 · Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions

This trade is the root of the Chris Houston (2010) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Atlanta Falcons receives

  • a 2010 sixth-round pick (No. 171, became Shann Schillinger)

Detroit Lions receives

  • CB Chris Houston

Trade context

Detroit added cornerback Chris Houston from Atlanta for late-round picks after he fell out of the Falcons' plans.

Full trade terms

On March 9, 2010, Atlanta Falcons sent CB Chris Houston to Detroit Lions for a 2010 sixth-round pick (No. 171, became Shann Schillinger).

What the assets did next

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