The Texans will have to attack the football without linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. He'll miss the next three games because of his NFL-mandated suspension. When Al-Shaair missed three games because of an injury, Neville Hewitt did a splendid job replacing him.
"It's going to hurt losing Azeez, but we're pressing forward," Ryans said. "We've moved on from that, and it has no bearing on what we're doing right now. Our focus is on Miami.
"When Neville had to step in for us, I thought he did a nice job of being where he's supposed to be, communicated well, executed his technique within the defense, and he made some plays. I expect all our guys to do their job. They don't have to be someone they're not -- everybody just play within the structure of the defense."
The Texans announced Monday linebacker Christian Harris and left guard Kenyon Green have been designated to return to practice from injured reserve. Since Harris hasn't played since the playoffs because of a calf injury, he'll have a lot of rust to knock off once he's added to the roster and able to get on the field.
Harris was exceptional for much of last season, especially in the playoffs.
"Christian has done an outstanding job of working off to the side," Ryans said. "Our strength and conditioning staff (and) sports performance staff have done a great job of working with Christian. Just seeing him moving around, he looks like himself physically.
"It's a matter of missing a lot of football and him getting back in and getting those mental reps. Nothing can help you do football except playing football. He has to get those physical reps of hearing a call (and) getting lined up, but, physically, he looks like he's in a really good spot."