Houston Texans
Ryan Harris - #68 - T
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 300 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/11/1985 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, MN |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2007, 3rd round, 6th pick by Broncos |
Kubiak: TE Daniels will be back with Texans
Houston head coach Gary Kubiak has assured the media that Owen Daniels will return next season even though the star tight end endured an injury-plagued campaign, according to AFC South Whispers.
Texans appear to have some 3-4 pieces in place
With the Texans hiring Wade Phillips to fix one of the NFL's worst defenses, the focus turns to who will execute his defense.
Texans hire Phillips as defensive coordinator
The Texans hired former Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips as their defensive coordinator on Wednesday, the club announced.
Texans announce Kubiak stays, defense changes
The Texans have announced that head coach Gary Kubiak will be retained for a sixth season in Houston, but his coaching staff will have a different look in 2011.
Week 17 Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Texans RB Arian Foster, Packers OLB Erik Walden and Patriots WR-PR Julian Edelman as its Players of the Week.
Foster, Texans end Jaguars' playoff hopes
Arian Foster ran for 180 yards to capture the NFL rushing title, and the Houston Texans ended Jacksonville's playoff hopes with a 34-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunda
Texans WR Johnson to have ankle surgery; will miss season finale
Texans WR Andre Johnson will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and miss Sunday's season finale against the Jaguars.
Texans TE Daniels makes late return to form
In the final weeks of the season, TE Owen Daniels finally started to again consistently show the playmaking ability that has distinguished him in his five-year NFL career.
Reports: Kubiak could be back in Houston with new defensive coordinator
Embattled Texans head coach Gary Kubiak could be back in 2011, but with a new defensive coordinator, the NFL Network and The Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.
Texans' inability to stop Tebow a new low
In a terribly disappointing season for the Texans' defense, its second-half collapse at Denver Sunday may take the cake.
Tebow leads Broncos back in 24-23 win
Tim Tebow rallied the Broncos past the Texans 24-23 when he scored on a 6-yard scramble with three minutes left in his first home start Sunday, capping a comeback from a 17-point halftime deficit.
Smith, Cushing say on-field flare-up forgotten
Houston's Antonio Smith and Brian Cushing say the confrontation between the two during the Week 15 game at Tennessee was a "heat-of-the-moment thing" that has been patched up, according to AFC South Whispers.
Texans' first-half woes prove too much to overcome
Besides their very disappointing pass defense, slow starts have hampered the Texans all season, as evidenced by a few relevant statistics.
Tebow will remain Broncos starting QB
Broncos head coach Eric Studesville announced Monday that Tim Tebow will remain the team's starting quarterback and start against the Texans on Sunday.
Collins, Johnson lead Titans over Houston
Kerry Collins threw for two touchdowns and 237 yards and Chris Johnson ran for a TD and 130 yards as the Tennessee Titans snapped a six-game skid by beating the Houston Texans 31-17 on Sunday.
PLAYER NEWS
Harris was put on injured reserve Wednesday with an injury to his right big toe.|||||||
Harris dislocated his right big toe on Nov. 1 at Baltimore and missed four games. He aggravated the injury in the first quarter Sunday at Kansas City in his first action since getting hurt and medical tests this week revealed bone and ligament damage. Tyler Polumbus will replace Harris in the starting lineup as he did during the month he was sidelined.
Harris is questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas with a shoulder injury.|||||||
Tyler Polumbus took over for Harris in the second half of last week's game against Oakland.
According to the Denver Post, Harris was fined $5,000 for his actions during Monday's 41-7 loss at New England.|||||||
Harris' unnecessary roughness penalty occurred while New England was recovering an Andre Hall fumble in the first quarter.
According to the Denver Post, Harris will be out four to six weeks after undergoing back surgery Wednesday.|||||||
The procedure was meant to alleviate pain caused by pinched nerves along Harris' spinal cord. Harris, a rookie out of Notre Dame, underwent back surgery to repair a herniated disc in July 2006 and started the Fighting Irish's season opener five weeks later. The third-round pick is expected to spend his rookie year learning from veteran left tackle Matt Lepsis.
The Broncos signed Harris, a third-round pick, to a four-year deal Thursday.|||||||
Harris, an offensive tackle, was the 70th overall pick in April. A four-year starter at Notre Dame, the 6-foot-5, 292-pound Harris started his final 37 games at left tackle after switching over from right tackle, a position he played as a freshman.
