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Texans Coach Gives Update for Injured LB

The Houston Texans could get one of their linebackers back soon.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the pass rush of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Jan 20, 2024; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) tries to avoid the pass rush of Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) during the second quarter of a 2024 AFC divisional round game at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images / Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans have been short-handed on defense all year long, but one of their injured linebackers could make a return soon.

Third-year pro Christian Harris, who was placed on injured reserve at the beginning of the season with a calf injury, has been working his way back.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans provided a short but promising update on his status.

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“We will see where Christian [Harris] is," Ryans said. "Christian has done a great job progressing and we look forward to seeing him out there pretty soon.”

Harris, 23, recorded 101 tackles last season in 16 games for the Texans, helping lead the team to the playoffs. He also had a pick-six in the Texans' Wild Card win last season against the Cleveland Browns.

His return couldn't come at a better time, especially with Azeez Al-Shaair being suspended for three games following his hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

The Texans are back in action in Week 15 as they take on the Miami Dolphins.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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