Houston made just four tackles (all solo) and one tackle for loss in Monday's game against the Packers.

Houston was held without a sack for the first time since Week 11 last season, but he did hit quarterback Aaron Rodgers once. Despite the outing he remains one of the top sources for sacks in the league.

Houston recorded six tackles (five solo), two sacks and one pass defensed in Thursday's game against the Broncos.

Houston continues Thursday way he left off last season, collecting his second and third sack in the campaign. Assuming he remains healthy, there's no reason he shouldn't be able to challenge for 20-plus sacks again in 2015.

Houston finished Sunday's contest against the Texans with one sack and three tackles (all solo).

Houston recorded a league-leading 22 sacks in 2014, and joined the party at the quarterback (five team sacks) in the Chiefs' first game of the season. He'll look to add to that total in Week 2 against the Broncos.

Houston recorded three tackles with a sack in Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Texans.

After recording 22 sacks during the 2014 season, Houston got sack number one in the 27-20 road win in Houston. He's one of the top pass-rushers in the game and will continue to be a top option as an IDP. You can expect this type of production from Houston on a regular basis.

Houston signed a six-year, $101 million deal Wednesday that includes $52.5 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Houston skipped the Chiefs' early offseason workouts as he searched for a long-term deal with the club. The resulting contract is the largest for a linebacker in NFL history. If any linebacker's earned the contract, Houston is it. He followed up an 11-sack 2013 season by doubling it to 22 last season. Still early in his career, the fifth-year linebacker should provide the Chiefs with a strong pass-rushing presence for years to come.

Houston probably won't attend the Chiefs' mandatory three-day minicamp next week, according to coach Andy Reid, The Kansas City Star reports.

Houston, who led the NFL with 22 sacks last season, remains in search of a long-term contract from the Chiefs; however, with no such deal in place, Houston has been absent from Kansas City's team activities this offseason. That time away figures to continue next week, when Houston is not anticipated to attend minicamp. At the moment, Houston's reluctance toward moving forward under the Chiefs' franchise tag has been abundantly clear, so unless a long-term extension is struck before the July 15 deadline, the highly productive Houston figures to continue his stance.

Houtson will receive the Chiefs' franchise tag for the 2015 season, Conor Orr of NFL.com reports.

Houston will earn nearly $14 million for the 2015 campaign. The outside linebacker/defensive end recorded a league-leading 22 sacks in 2014, falling a half-sack short of Michael Strahan's single season record of 22.5. Given the potential salary Houston could earn on the open market, the Chiefs are likely keeping Houston at a fair price.

The Chiefs are slated to meet with Houston's agent at the NFL combine this coming week, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

Paylor further suggests that the Chiefs aren't expected to use their franchise tag on Houston before they meet with Houston's representative, but either way, retaining the NFL's 2014 sack leader is a priority for the team. Houston finished up this past season with 69 tackles, 22 sacks and four forced fumbles in 16 games.

Houston recorded five tackles, four sacks, three QB hits and a pass defensed in Sunday's season finale against the Chargers.

Houston ended his 2014 season with a bang, getting to Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers at will. He finished the 2014 season just a half-sack short of Michael Strahan's 2011 record (22.5), and will head into the offseason as a free agent primed for a big payday.

Houston recorded four tackles (all solo) and a sack Sunday against the Steelers.

Houston continues to make his way to the quarterback, now recording a sack in three straight games. He will head into Week 17 with a half-sack lead over J.J. Watt, with an opportunity to reach 20 sacks on the season with two Sunday.

Houston recorded three tackles (all solo), one sack, and two QB hits Sunday against the Raiders.

Houston tacked on another sack onto his total, giving him 17 for the season, tied with Elvis Dumervil for the most in the league. Despite facing a good offensive line with the Raiders, the Chiefs were able to get to Derek Carr four times on the day. Houston and the Chiefs head to Pittsburgh in Week 15.

Houston recorded three tackles, two sacks and a tackle for loss Sunday against the Cardinals.

Houston continues to rack up sacks, but didn't do much in the tackle department afterward. He and the Chiefs will face a good Raiders offensive line that has allowed just 20 sacks all season.

Houston recorded a sack, three tackles for loss, two passes defensed, and eight tackles (seven solo) Sunday against the Broncos.

Houston continues to rack up sacks, now with one in each of the past two weeks following two dry weeks. He also recorded a season-high eight tackles and forced a fumble, and remains a good option in IDP leagues.

Houston had four tackles (two solo), three QB hits and one pass defense against the Seahawks.

While Houston failed to add to his league-leading sack total, his three QB hits suggests he was still putting pressure on the quarterback. Sunday marked the third week in a row in which he was held out of the column, a streak that may be difficult to end as the Chiefs head to Oakland, a club that has allowed the second-least sacks (12) this season.

Houston made five tackles (three solo) Sunday against the Bills.

Houston was held without a sack for just the second time this season. He still tops the league in that category, but will face a run-first offense in Seattle (second least pass attempts this season), limiting his chances to add to his total.

Houston recorded two sacks, two tackles for loss, and four tackles (three solo) Sunday against the Jets.

Houston remains on a torrid sack pace this season. If he continues at his current rate, he will finish with 24, and would likely lead the league.

Houston recorded three sacks and five tackles (all solo) Sunday against the Rams.

Houston dominated the Rams offensive line Sunday, and returned late in a blowout after an injury to Josh Martin to get his third sack. He's on pace for another hug output in 2014 if he can stay healthy.

Houston (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Houston's ankle is not expected to limit him Sunday. He was a full participant in practice all week.

Houston (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Terez A. Paylor of the Kansas City Star reports.

Houston was a new addition to the injury report this week with his ankle injury, but he was a full participant in practice all week. He should be fine for Sunday's game barring a setback of some sort.

Houston is listed on the injury report with an ankle issue, but was a full participant in practice both Wednesday and Thursday.

Houston is a new addition to the injury report this week, but the fact that he was a full participant both Wednesday and Thursday indicates he should be good to go Sunday.