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).
Unlock the latest Houston Texans news — direct to your inbox.
Status
ACTIVELatest Christian Harris news
Team
Houston Texans
Birthdate
1/16/2001 (23)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'2", 232 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 3; Pk (HOU)
Birthplace
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
Position
LB
College
Alabama
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Houston Texans
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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).
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.
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.
Harris (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. 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.
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.
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.
Harris (calf) was designated to return from injured reserve Monday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. 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.
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.
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 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.