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Returns to full practice Harris (shin) practiced in full Thursday.

Impact Harris was inactive in Week 10 against Jacksonville but logged full practice sessions Thursday and Friday. He should return to action and contribute primarily on special teams Sunday against the Titans.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Jacksonville Harris (shin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact A shin injury prevented Harris from practicing all week, and he will miss Sunday's AFC South tilt as a result. He's mostly worked on special teams this season, but his absence means Jake Hansen and Jamal Hill will serve as the backup outside linebackers for Houston behind E.J. Speed and Henry To'oTo'o.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Wednesday Harris (shin) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.

Impact Harris is still dealing with the shin injury that forced him to exit early from the team's Week 9 loss to the Broncos. Jake Hansen and Jamal Hill would likely see increased playing time Sunday versus Jacksonville if Harris ends up being unable to suit up.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

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NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Won't return Sunday Harris has a shin injury and will not return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact The linebacker did not record a stat before leaving the contest. Harris has played more on special teams than defense this year.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22 • THELANDRYHAT.COM

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OCTOBER 6 • Associated Press

Won't play against Baltimore Harris (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Harris worked in a rotational role at outside linebacker and contributed on special teams through the first four games of the regular season, but the 2022 third-rounder will be a healthy scratch for Sunday's game in Baltimore. Jake Hansen and E.J. Speed should see a slight increase in defensive snaps in Harris' absence.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Suits up Saturday Harris recorded two tackles in Saturday's 26-7 preseason win over the Lions.

Impact Harris has been sidelined sporadically this offseason by a calf injury that has lingered for the better part of the last calendar year. It's hard to trust his ability to stay on the field as a result, but he should rack up tackles as a key player in the middle of Houston's defense so long as he's healthy.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Harris will not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers due to a calf injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Harris will miss a second preseason game while working through a calf injury. He's been ramping up his activity in practices, though he's been held out of team drills and limited to positional work. Harris' practice participation next week will play a factor in whether he suits up against the Lions on Saturday, Aug. 23.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in full again Harris (calf) was a full participant at Monday's training camp practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Harris missed all but five of Houston's 20 games in 2024 due to a calf injury he suffered prior to the season, but it now seems like he may finally be fully recovered. When he's at full strength, he projects as a starter at linebacker next to Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Wednesday Harris (calf) didn't participate in practice Wednesday, Johnathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Harris is still dealing with the calf injury that forced him to miss 13 games last season. The 24-year-old will likely remained sidelined until he's fully healthy, and will serve as one of the team's top rotational pass rushers once he returns.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out until training camp Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday that Harris (calf) is expected back for training camp, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Harris suffered a calf injury last summer and missed Houston's first 13 games of the 2024 season. He was able to return for Week 15 and also played in both of the Texans' postseason contests. However, the linebacker still isn't healthy, though it does sound like the team expects Harris to be ready ahead of Week 1. Harris is the Texans' top backup linebacker behind starters Henry To'oTo'o and Azeez Al-Shaair.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Limited by injuries in 2024 Harris finished the 2024 regular season with 20 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, across three games.

Impact Harris suffered a calf injury in July, failing to appear in a game until Week 15 as a result. The linebacker did compile an impressive 20 takedowns in the three regular-season games he appeared in and he'll look to return to form in 2025.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Set to suit up Saturday Harris (ankle) is not among Houston's inactives for Saturday's wild-card contest versus the Chargers.

Impact Harris has been dealing with an ankle injury for the past three weeks and didn't play in the regular-season finale versus Tennessee. However, he was able to log a pair of full practices to end this week, setting him up to return to action Saturday. With Harris active and likely to start, Neville Hewitt may see less snaps on defense against Los Angeles.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Bolts Harris (ankle) is listed as questionable for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Chargers, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harris was able to end the week with consecutive full practices, so it appears that he is trending toward playing Saturday after being sidelined for the Texans' Week 18 win over the Titans. Unless he suffers a setback, Harris should start at linebacker alongside Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o while Neville Hewitt, Jake Hansen and Devin White provide rotational depth.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Harris (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Harris was held out of the Texans' Week 18 win against the Titans due to a lingering ankle injury. His full participation in Wednesday's practice indicates that he should be at or near full health for Saturday's wild-card round game against the Chargers. Harris missed the first 13 games of the regular season due to a calf injury, and in the three games he did play he accrued 20 tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant in practice Harris (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact The outside linebacker missed Houston's season finale against Tennessee after logging a trio of limited practices last week, but that decision was likely a precaution with the Texans locked into the AFC's No. 4 seed. Harris' status will still be worth monitoring as the practice week continues ahead of Saturday's wild-card matchup with the Chargers. The 2022 third-round pick played on 82, 97 and 68 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively, in the three regular-season games he played in following a December return from a calf injury.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Harris (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Titans.

Impact The starting outside linebacker played through the injury last week and then logged a trio of limited practices in the week leading up to this game. His inactive status is likely a precaution ahead of wild-card weekend with the Texans locked into the No. 4 seed in the AFC. Neville Hewitt could see more snaps in his absence Sunday.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 18 Harris (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Harris logged a trio of limited practices this week and was able to play through the questionable tag last week versus Baltimore, as Harris logged five tackles (four solo) on 70 percent of the defensive snaps in a 31-2 blowout loss. Neville Hewitt would be next up for playing time should Harris be unable to play in Week 18.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Harris (ankle) is active for Saturday's Week 16 clash against Kansas City.

Impact 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).

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on Thursday's injury report Harris did not practice Thursday due to an ankle injury and is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight tackles in 2024 debut Harris registered eight tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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