A veteran pass rusher has just become available to NFL teams vying for the playoffs.
The Carolina Panthers have waived outside linebacker Justin Houston at his request, per the organization. He’ll likely clear waivers and latch on with a postseason contender of his choosing.
While Houston isn’t quite the game-wrecking talent he was in his prime, he can still provide a veteran presence for any team’s pass rush. He’s only got a half-sack this season and nine tackles, but he had 10.5 sacks last season for the Baltimore Ravens in 17 regular season games and one playoff game.
It’s always possible he could go back to Baltimore or join a new team. Let’s take a look at five organizations that make sense.