Harris (ankle) is active for Saturday's Week 16 clash against Kansas City.
Harris popped up on Houston's injury report Thursday when he didn't practice due to an ankle issue after having no designation for each of the first two sessions of the week. Despite the ominous late addition, the third-year linebacker will be able to take the field in Saturday's big AFC battle. Harris made his season debut last Sunday versus Miami following recovery from a calf injury and played 82 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps, recording eight tackles (four solo).
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Texans' Christian Harris: Pops up on Thursday's injury report
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Harris did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
Harris had been sidelined for Houston's first 13 games of the regular season due to a calf injury. He made his 2024 regular-season debut against the Dolphins this past Sunday and finished with eight tackles (four solo). However, Harris made an appearance on Thursday's injury report, indicating that he may have injured his ankle during practice. That puts his status for Saturday's game in doubt, and whether he plays may not be known until approximately 90 minutes before the 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff when the Texans announce their list of inactive players.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Eight tackles in 2024 debut
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Harris registered eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins.
Harris missed the Texans' first 13 games of the 2024 regular season due to a calf injury he suffered in July. He ended up playing 51 defensive snaps Sunday and finished as the Texans' third-leading tackler behind Henry To'oTo'o (11) and Jimmie Ward (nine). Harris should see plenty of defensive snaps over the next two games due to the three-game suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Activated for Week 15
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Harris (calf) was activated Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports, but he remains questionable to suit up.
Harris has yet to play a single snap this season after sustaining a calf injury during practice in July, but he could finally make his long-awaited debut Sunday. The linebacker appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Texans in 2023, notching 101 tackles (65 solo), 2.0 sacks, seven passes defended and one forced fumble.
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Texans' Christian Harris: May be able to return Week 15
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Harris (calf) is questionable to face Miami on Sunday.
Harris has yet to suit up this season after injuring his calf during practice in July. The third-year linebacker was designated to return from IR on Dec. 9, though he has yet to be activated. Harris logged two limited practices to begin this week before upgrading to a full session Friday, and if he's activated Saturday, he could be in line to play for the first time this season against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Back to practice
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Harris (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Harris has been sidelined with the calf injury since early October, but he'll now be able to return to practice. The Texans will have a 21-day window during which they can evaluate Harris for potential activation to the 53-man roster, but he could return as soon as Sunday against the Dolphins if he demonstrates enough progress during the Week 15 prep. His potential return is timely, as it comes after the NFL suspended Azeez Al-Shaair three games for his concussion-causing tackle of Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Could be back soon
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General Manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Harris (calf) may be back "sooner rather than later," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Harris has not been able to play at all this season due to a soft-tissue calf injury, but he's eligible to be activated from injured reserve as soon as Week 15 (after Houston's Week 14 bye). With teammate Azeez Al-Shaair having been issued a three-game suspension Tuesday for a brutal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence, Harris could be in line for a significant role as soon as he's available again.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Remaining sidelined
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Harris (calf) will not be designated to return from injured reserve this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Harris has been dealing with the injury since training camp and with another week on the shelf expected, it's not clear when he'll return to the field. His continued absence will leave the Texans without their expected starter at middle linebacker and Jake Hansen to continue handling that role in Week 8 against the Colts.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Could miss regular-season opener
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Harris (calf) is in jeopardy of missing the Texans' Week 1 game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Houston's top middle linebacker has been dealing with a calf issue since late July, and it now appears that this injury could sideline him for Houston's Week 1 contest. If Harries does miss the Texans' regular-season opener, expect Jake Hansen to work as the team's top inside linebacker.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Dealing with leg injury
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Harris has missed the team's last three practices due to a soft-tissue leg injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The second-year linebacker was a revelation for Houston in the latter half of the team's playoff campaign, as Harris tallied 75 tackles, 2.0 sacks and an interception in his final nine games including the playoffs. While the lack of specific details regarding the injury is noteworthy, it doesn't sound as if the team expects Harris to be limited entering Week 1 come early September.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Logs double-digit tackles
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Harris registered 10 tackles (seven solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets.
Harris had a solid outing Sunday as he managed to lead the team in tackles. The 22-year-old has now compiled double-digit tackles in three of the 12 games played this season, bringing his season total to 69 (43 solo).
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Texans' Christian Harris: Houston's leading tackler vs. Jags
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Harris recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 24-21 loss versus Jacksonville.
Harris played a season-high 66 defensive snaps in Week 12 and managed a double-digit tackle total for the first time since Week 4 versus the Steelers. It seems he may have overtaken Henry To'oTo'o as the Texans' second-most used linebacker behind Blake Cashman, and that would put him on the IDP radar for a Week 13 matchup versus the Broncos.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Productive in loss
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Harris recorded six tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 25-9 loss at Baltimore.
Another encouraging sign for Harris is that he was on the field for a large chunk of Houston's defensive snaps in Week 1 (41). The Texans got a heavy dose of the run against the Ravens in Week 1 and should see more of the same when they welcome Indianapolis to town in Week 2.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Massive outing Week 16
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Harris recorded 14 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Harris was one of four Houston defenders to log double-digit tackles, as the team struggled to get off the field against Kansas City's potent offense. This allowed the rookie linebacker to set career highs in tackles and defensive snaps (76). Harris has now totaled 55 tackles and two passes defended while playing every defensive snap in five of his nine games this season, and he'll likely serve an important role in slowing down starting Titans running back Derrick Henry in Week 16.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Slated to play Sunday
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Harris (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Harris was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but he'll be able to suit up in Week 13 after practicing fully Friday. He's racked up 20 tackles (10 solo), a forced fumble and a pass defense over six games this year.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Limited participant Wednesday
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Harris (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.
Harris was in pads Wednesday after missing the entire second half of the Week 12 loss to Miami. It's a hopeful sign for his chances to play Sunday against Cleveland.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Career-high nine tackles in loss
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Harris racked up nine tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.
Making his fourth appearance for the Texans, Harris set a new career high in tackles while notching his first pass defensed. The rookie linebacker played 100 percent of the team's defensive snaps in the Week 10 loss and should maintain a prominent role moving forward on a rebuilding Houston team.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Logs one tackle in debut
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Harris recorded one tackle and played 38 snaps (68 percent) in Sunday's 38-20 loss to Las Vegas in Week 7.
Harris, a 2022 third-round pick out of Alabama, made his NFL debut Sunday but could not stop Raiders running back Josh Jacobs from rolling up 143 yards and three touchdowns. Houston's rush defense is allowing 5.2 yards per carry and 165 rushing yards per game.
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Texans' Christian Harris: Activated for Week 7
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Harris (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Harris missed the first four games of the campaign and was designated to return to practice Oct. 5. The rookie out of Alabama will likely make his NFL debut Sunday against the Raiders in Las Vegas.
