DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round

draft picks to acquire cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta

Falcons.

Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became

expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an

unrestricted free agent.

The Falcons will receive an additional sixth-round pick from

Detroit and move up from the 18th spot to second in the fifth

round.

Houston has three interceptions and one forced fumble in 44

career games, 37 starts.

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