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John Dillon

Christian Harris’ ‘God-given ability’ excites Texans coach DeMeco Ryans

In the midst of a full-on knock-down-the-walls rebuild the Houston Texans are looking for every single player they have under contract to justify roster spot ahead of the 2023 season. Especially for those who were acquired by the previous regime, the new prove-it culture in Houston under DeMeco Ryans is palpable, and with just a month left to prepare for training camp and the preseason, nothing is certain for any Texan.

One player facing a sink-or-swim season is Christian Harris, who came on strong for Houston after missing the first part of his rookie season in 2023 with a lingering hamstring injury. Ryans told reporters June 14 about the potential he saw in Harris after practice last week, but made it clear that the linebacker’s development ahead of the regular season will decide what kind of role he plays in the Texans’ defense.

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