Christian Harris has been sidelined for the entire season due to a calf injury and was placed on injured reserve before the season started. Although his practice window opened this week, coach DeMeco Ryans indicated that Harris is still in recovery and won't be returning just yet. Harris, who was the leading returning tackler, is considered a key player, and his absence has forced the Texans to rely on Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To’oTo’o in the linebacker position. If further injuries occur, the team may have to depend on less experienced players like Neville Hewitt, Del’Shawn Phillips, and Jamal Hill.