DeAndre Houston-Carson (born April 13, 1993) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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Professional career

Chicago Bears

Houston-Carson was selected in the sixth round, 185th overall by the

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in the

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. On May 9, 2016, he signed a four-year contract with the Bears. On September 2, 2017, Houston-Carson was waived by the Bears and was signed to the

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. He was promoted to the active roster on September 19, 2017. After becoming a free agent following the 2018 season, he was re-signed by the Bears to a one-year deal on March 29, 2019. During the 2019 season, Houston-Carson played every game as he recorded six tackles on special teams, the third-most on the team. On March 31, 2020, Houston-Carson was re-signed by the Bears. In Week 5 against the

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'', Houston–Carson broke up a pass thrown by

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on fourth down with less than a minute left in the game to help secure a 20–19 Bears' win. In the following week's game, he intercepted a pass thrown by

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of the

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with 1:32 remaining in the game to seal the 23–16 Bears' victory. Houston-Carson signed another one-year contract with the Bears on March 25, 2021. He suffered a fractured forearm in Week 14 and was placed on season-ending

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on December 13, 2021. On March 20, 2022, Houston-Carson re-signed with the Bears.

Baltimore Ravens (first stint)

On August 14, 2023, Houston-Carson signed with the

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. He was released on August 28, 2023.

Houston Texans (first stint)

On September 12, 2023, Houston-Carson signed with the

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practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 23. He was released on September 30.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint)

On October 3, 2023, Houston-Carson was signed to the Ravens practice squad.

Houston Texans (second stint)

On October 31, 2023, Houston-Carson was signed by the Texans off the Ravens practice squad.

References

External links

William & Mary Tribe bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Houston-Carson, DeAndre 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Virginia American football safeties William & Mary Tribe football players Chicago Bears players Baltimore Ravens players People from Caroline County, Virginia Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen