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After the beating CAPRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHRISTIAN HARRIS
20 TCKL •
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1 SCK
20 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
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
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
Active Sunday Harris (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact The linebacker has yet to play this season after injuring his calf in July. Harris was activated from injured reserve Dec. 9 and logged three practice sessions, two limited and one full, in the week leading up to this game. The third-year pro recorded 101 tackles (65 solo), including 2.0 sacks, seven pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 regular-season games last year.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Activated for Week 15 Harris (calf) was activated for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports, but he remains questionable to suit up.
Impact 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 games for the Texans in 2023, notching 101 tackles (65 solo), 2.0 sacks, seven passes defended and one forced fumble.
DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
May be able to return Week 15 Harris (calf) is questionable to face Miami on Sunday.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Back to practice Harris (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Harris has been sidelined with the injury since early October, but he'll now be able to return to practice. He'll have a 21-day window before he needs to be placed back on the active roster, but he could return as soon as Sunday against the Dolphins.
DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back soon General Manager Nick Caserio said Tuesday that Harris (calf) may be back "sooner rather than later," Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact 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 after Houston's bye in Week 14. 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.
DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Remaining sidelined Harris (calf) will not be designated to return from injured reserve this week, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact 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 likely 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.
OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return for Week 6 Harris (calf) will remain on the Texans' injured reserve list until after Sunday's game at New England, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact Harris became eligible to return from the injured reserve list ahead Week 5, but he'll now apparently need to sit out at least one more game as he works through a calf issue. Until he's able to return, 2023 fifth-rounder Henry To'oTo'o should continue to see an increased workload.
OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out until Week 5 Harris (calf) was placed on the Texans' injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return
Impact Harris entered training camp on the heels of an impressive sophomore campaign, during which he accrued 101 tackles (65 solo), including 2.0 sacks, seven passes defended and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games. He injured his calf early in training camp, which was severe enough to keep him out of all four of the Texans' preseason games. Harris will now be forced to sit out for the first four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 5 against the Bills on Oct. 6. Jake Hansen will operate as the Texans' top inside linebacker while Harris is sidelined.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Out until Week 5 Harris (calf) was placed on the Texans' injured reserve Tuesday with a designation to return
Impact Harris entered training camp on the heels of an impressive sophomore campaign, during which he accrued 101 tackles (65 solo), including 2.0 sacks, seven passes defended and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games. He injured his calf early in training camp, which was severe enough to keep him out of all four of the Texans' preseason games. Harris will now be forced to sit out for the first four regular-season games, and the earliest he can return is Week 5 against the Bills on Oct. 6. Jake Hansen will operate as the Texans' top inside linebacker while Harris is sidelined.
AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Could miss regular-season opener Harris (calf) is in jeopardy of missing the Texans' Week 1 game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with leg injury Harris has missed the team's last three practices due to a soft-tissue leg injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Impact The second-year linebacker was a revelation for Houston in the latter half of the team's playoff campaign as Harris tallied 75 tackles, two 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.
JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Harris halts Lamar Jackson's rush attempt on third down Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris halts Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's rush attempt on third down.
JANUARY 20, 2024 • NFL.COM
Christian Harris does just enough to stop Lamar Jackson for two-yard TFL in open field Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris does just enough to stop Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for a two-yard tackle for los...
JANUARY 20, 2024 • NFL.COM
