Christian Harris returned from a seven‑month calf layoff and immediately drew attention in the Texans’ preseason, logging live snaps and showing the burst fans hoped to see. Houston staff stressed the calf is tricky and that health isn’t confirmed until contact is endured, but the early return is meaningful for the defense’s 2025 plan.

For fantasy managers, Harris’ health and workload will drive any upside. If he builds into a base‑defense role or carves out nickel duties, his tackle volume and occasional big plays could matter in deeper leagues, especially with the locker room’s contract‑year urgency adding upside when healthy.