Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair is heading back into familiar territory that he doesn't want to be in

This is the second time Al-Shaair has been fined for unnecessary roughness, as he delivered a blow to the head to Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward back in Week 4. In 2024 Al-Shaair was suspended for three games for committing multiple dirty hits, and racked up a total of $47,933 in fines. 

It's very possible that he finds himself suspended yet again, because apparently he's not learning. If he does, it will be longer than the three games he got last season. Statistically, Al-Shaair is having a very solid season, recording 51 total tackles, five passes defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

WR Xavier Hutchinson also fined vs. Broncos

Early in the third quarter, Hutchinson caught a 19-yard pass from quarterback Davis Mills en route to a field goal, which was the Texans' final score of the game. After Hutchinson caught the ball, he had some words with Broncos cornerback Riley Moss, then spun the ball on the ground.

For that, the NFL fined Hutchinson $5,949 for taunting, under the category of unsportsmanlike conduct. He was not penalized on the play. This is honestly a pretty weak decision by the league, regardless of whether or not it is trying to crackdown on taunting.

This story was originally reported by A to Z Sports on Nov 8, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add A to Z Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.