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Texans' Expectations For Rookie LB Christian Harris Continue to Grow Houston Texans rookie linebacker, third-round pick Christian Harris, is finishing the season strong with 60 tackles, one interception

JANUARY 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Christian Harris' first NFL INT couldn't come at a more critical time Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris' first NFL INT couldn't come at a more critical time.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • NFL.COM

Massive outing Week 16 Harris recorded 14 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 30-24 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Six stops Sunday Harris recorded six tackles (two solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 27-14 defeat versus the Browns.

Impact Harris played every defensive snap against Cleveland after being forced out with a shoulder injury during Houston's Week 12 loss to Miami. After missing the first five games of the season on IR, the rookie outside linebacker has now recorded 22 tackles and two passes defended on 358 defensive snaps over seven contests. Harris should continue to play a prominent as the Texans travel to Dallas in Week 14.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to play Sunday Harris (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant Wednesday Harris (shoulder) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shoulder injury Harris has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a shoulder injury, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Harris now done for the rest of the afternoon, Jake Hansen is in line for an expanded linebacker role for the time being. The rookie logged two tackles before his departure, but his next chance to suit up now comes in Week 13 versus the Browns.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Harris has exited Sunday's game against the Dolphins with a shoulder injury.

Impact Harris has played a significant role in the team's linebacker corps since debuting Week 7, after recovering from a hamstring injury that delayed his first NFL action. While Harris is out, Jake Hansen will likely see an increase in opportunity.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high nine tackles in loss Harris racked up nine tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Giants.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for action Thursday Harris (thigh) is active for Thursday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Harris logged limited sessions on both Monday and Tuesday before upgrading as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but he's ultimately been cleared for game action Thursday night versus Philadelphia. Expect the 21-year-old to play a prominent role within Houston's linebacker corps in what should be a tough matchup for the rookie.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for TNF Harris (thigh) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice and is questionable for Thursday's game against the Eagles.

Impact Harris has shown improvement throughout the week in practice, as he was a limited participant Monday and Tuesday before being upgraded to a full participant Wednesday. Even so, he'll likely need to test his injury in pregame warmups before gaining clearance to play.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gaining larger role Harris will be the primary weak-side linebacker after the Texans released Kamu Grugier-Hill on Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Harris, a 2022 third-round draft that missed the first five games of the season, made his NFL debut Week 7 and was given more snaps (38) than Grugier-Hill (18). Houston head coach Lovie Smith was pleased with the rookie's efforts in a loss to the Raiders and plans to give him more playing time going forward. "We found a way to start the process [Sunday]," Smith said Monday. "He didn't do anything [Sunday] that said we should give him less. To me, he did things that say we should give him more." With that development, the veteran Grugier-Hill requested his release, and the team granted it.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs one tackle in debut Harris recorded one tackle and played 38 snaps (68 percent) in Sunday's 38-20 loss to Las Vegas in Week 7.

Impact 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 per game.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for Week 7 Harris (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Harris to debut, Landon Collins to return NFL transactions make five more with Alabama roots eligible to play on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • AL.COM

Christian Harris among injured players back at practice Players on NFL reserve lists got their first chances to practice on Wednesday.

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • AL.COM

Texans Rookie LB Christian Harris Nearing Return? After months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury, Houston Texans rookie linebacker Christian Harris made his long-awaited return to p...

OCTOBER 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Designated for return to practice Harris (hamstring) has been designated to return to practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Harris has missed a requisite four games on IR to start the season, making him eligible to return in full as soon as the Texans are convinced he's back to full health. The rookie third-round pick is dealing with a hamstring injury that forced him to miss much of training camp.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to field Coach Lovie Smith said Monday that Harris (hamstring) is "a little bit closer" to returning to action, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The soft-tissue injury held Harris out for most of training camp, but he's apparently progressing well in his recovery at this point. The third-round rookie out of Alabama has a good shot at a significant role on a rebuilding Texans defense once he's ready to play again, and he has the speed to keep up with just about any running back or tight end he might be matched up against in 2022.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with injury Harris (undisclosed) didn't participate in Saturday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The details of Harris' injury haven't been specified, but it was significant enough to sideline the rookie during camp. The Alabama product was drafted in the third round by Houston, and he will likely serve as a rotational piece behind linebacker Christian Kirksey. Harris is a tad undersized for his position as he stands 6-foot-1, but he makes up for it with his speed, as he ran a blazing 4.44 40-yard dash at the combine. Expect to hear more regarding Harris' injury status within the upcoming days.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

H-Town bound The Texans selected Harris in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 75th overall.

Impact The former inside linebacker for Alabama will head to Houston to play for Lovie Smith. Harris, like most Crimson Tide products, was a highly touted recruit who developed into a force in the middle of their defense. He is a sure tackler who can get after the passer or disrupt in the backfield when needed, as evidenced by his 10.0 career sacks and 27 tackles for loss. Harris is small for an NFL inside linebacker at 6-foot, but he managed to boost his weight from the 226 pounds he clocked at the combine to 235 pounds for his pro day. Despite the smaller size, Harris can go sideline to sideline with his 4.44 speed in the 40. He can play anywhere in Houston's linebacking corps.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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