DeAndre Houston-Carson

DeAndre Houston-Carson (born April 13, 1993) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the William & Mary Tribe.

Professional career

Chicago Bears Houston-Carson was selected in the sixth round, 185th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2016 NFL draft. 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 practice squad. 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. In Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, Houston–Carson broke up a pass thrown by Tom Brady 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 Teddy Bridgewater of the Carolina Panthers 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 injured reserve 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 Baltimore Ravens. He was released on August 28, 2023.

Houston Texans (first stint) On September 12, 2023, Houston-Carson signed with the Houston Texans 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.