Christian Harris might be eligible to come off the injured reserve, but the Houston Texans are playing it safe.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that Harris would remain on injured reserve and won’t return to start practicing this week.
Houston takes on the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium this Sunday to close out a two-game home series.
DeMeco Ryans said LB Christian Harris WONT practice this week. He’s eligible to come off the IR this week. He’s out with a calf.
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) September 30, 2024
“He’s still on the road to recovery, Ryans said. “He’s doing well, on the right track. We’ll get him when we get him.”
A third-round pick of the University of Alabama, Harris was placed on the injured reserve after missing all of training camp with a calf injury. With his absence, the Texans have relied heavily on second-year standout Henry To’oTo’o.
Harris entered 2023 off the heels of a breakout sophomore campaign while helping the Texans secure their first playoff berth since 2019. He amassed a career-high 101 tackles last season and returned an interception for a touchdown in a playoff victory over the Cleveland Browns.
#Texans LB Christian Harris is eligible to be activated off IR, but it will NOT be this week, according to DeMeco Ryans. pic.twitter.com/ORZc0PEfAo
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) September 30, 2024
Kickoff against the reigning AFC East champions is scheduled for noon CT.
