"A remarkable man from everything I have found out about him," Vaccaro said. "An absolute genius."
The one-year suspension was shortened as part of the NFL's overhaul of its disciplinary system. The NFL has not yet announced punishment for the failed alcohol test.
A huge performance by Alshon Jeffery, who had 151 yards on 10 catches, did not hurt, either.
Houston started 91 games during his career with the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) ?When big-money NFL careers are at stake, the use of impact-measuring sensors in football helmets isn't as routine as one might expect.

Golden and Freeney have played well. Freeney has a sack in each of the past two games and Okafor has learned from watching the former All-Pro. Bettcher has decisions to make with playing time, but is thrilled to have Okafor at his disposal again.
But his ball-hawking skills and versatility were quite enough for Green Bay to take Randall in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night at No. 30 overall.
He said Wednesday that there was "a very good chance" he would play against the Saints.
"He was loved and appreciated by his teammates and Cowboys fans for decades, and his spirit will be felt when our team travels to Green Bay this weekend," owner Jerry Jones said.
His moment came in the fourth quarter when Harris displayed a sudden burst off right tackle and broke off a 59-yard run that was called back because of a holding penalty.