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 |
Chasing Colts, Texans take CB Jackson
Alabama CB Kareem Jackson could start immediately as the Texans try to catch the Colts and Peyton Manning in the AFC South.
Texans' D-line young, promising
The best could be ahead for a Texans defensive line that doesn't have a lineman who will be older than 28 years of age as of Week One currently on the roster.
Competition between Rackers, Brown one to watch in Houston
The Texans' addition of ex-Cardinal Neil Rackers sets up an intriguing PK competition between Rackers and Kris Brown, who has held the position since the franchise began play in 2002.
Texans' Ryans gets his payday
MLB DeMeco Ryans is the latest member of the Texans' vaunted draft class of 2006 to get a big payday, and TE Owen Daniels and DE Mario Williams are also in line to receive lucrative multi-year deals at some point.
Texans sign MLB Ryans to six-year deal
The Texans signed MLB DeMeco Ryans to a six-year contract on Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported.
Smith's versatility could be asset for Texans
In newly signed Wade Smith, the Texans have an offensive lineman who can play all three positions, which gives them an array of options as they figure out who will start along the interior of the line.
Texans TE Daniels not ruling out holdout
TE Owen Daniels told PFW negotiations on a long-term contract appear to be moving in the right direction with the Texans and he's hoping to avoid skipping practices this year.
Report: Texans sign OL Smith
The Texans agreed with Chiefs UFA OL Wade Smith on a four-year, $12 million contract on Wednesday, The Houston Chronicle reported.
Texans no longer Super long shots
How well the Texans can cope with the loss of CB Dunta Robinson will go a long way in determining whether they will be contenders in 2010, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Early winners and losers in free agency
Here's a look at the teams that have spent the most wisely to this point and which ones overextended themselves after the first weekend of free agency.
Report: Texans re-sign WR Walter
The Texans on Friday agreed to terms with WR Kevin Walter on a five-year, $21.5 million contract with $8 million in guaranteed money, The Houston Chronicle reported.
Report: Texans re-sign P Turk to one-year deal
The Texans re-signed P Matt Turk to a one-year contract, The Houston Chronicle reported Friday morning.
Report: Texans tender RFAs Daniels, Ryans at highest level
The Texans have tendered RFA TE Owen Daniels and MLB DeMeco Ryans at the highest level, The Houston Chronicle reported Wednesday.
Texans acknowledge re-signing Walter will be challenging
Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine, Texans general manager Rick Smith indicated that re-signing UFA WR Kevin Walter would be challenging.
AFC South team needs
Steve Slaton's shoulder injury and fumbling problems may have convinced the Texans that they need to acquire an every-down back who can reduce Slaton's load. PFW continues its series evaluating the needs of every team — this time, the ...
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.
