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Azeez Al-Shaair has made strides in his recovery and is nearing a return to the field ahead of the Houston Texans‘ Week 7 matchup this weekend. This presents concern for New York Giants quarterback J.J.

Houston Texans News / ESPN / October 22

Kyrie explains offer to pay Al-Shaair's fine: 'You have to stand up'

Azeez Al-Shaair was fined after he wore the name Hind Rajab on his eye black during the Texans' season opener.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 8

Azeez Al-Shaair Injury Update: Texans Linebacker Limited Participant on Wednesday Practice

Houston Texans is 0-4 after four games, with the latest setback coming in a heartbreaking 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Houston has now lost three games by one score, making the winless start even more frustrating.

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Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Controversial Texans Star Azeez Al-Shaair Escapes NFL Suspension Thanks to New NFLPA Rule Despite Another Fine

Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined every single season since 2020. His latest five-figure fine of $17,911 for a hit on Josh Downs could have triggered an immediate

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1

AFC Notes: Cam Ward, Azeez Al-Shaair, Spencer Shrader, Colts, Texans, Titans

Colts K Spencer Shrader converted a 53-yard field goal to help lift Indianapolis over the Texans in their 19-17 win in Week 3. Shrader said he still gets nervous before each game despite being in the third year of his career. “I still get nervous before every single game,” Shrader said, via JJ Stankevitz of the team’s site.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 1

NFL Hits Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair With Penalty for Unflagged Shot on Colts' Josh Downs

The NFL caught something the officials didn’t. Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $17,911 for unnecessary roughness on a hit to Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs in Week 3, according to Houston reporter Aaron Wilson.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 1

NFL Slams Fine on Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair for Controversial Colts Hit

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been hit with somewhat of a steep fine after the events of Week 3's matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

Rugby News / The42 / September 28

The plight of Palestinian people - and what is considered an appropriate protest - gains traction in NFL

The actions of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair have brought the issue into the spotlight.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Azeez Al-Shaair injury brings more gloom to Texans’ tough start to season

The Houston Texans have gotten off to a tough start to the season, currently sitting at 0-2 heading into Sunday’s road game vs the Indianapolis Colts. That continued into that contest, with the Colts taking a 10-0 lead in this one toward the end of the first half.

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NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / Total Pro Sports / September 26

NFL Reportedly Threatened To Ban Star Player From Game Over Eye-Black Message

Azeez Al-Shaair continues using his platform despite repeated NFL penalties. During the Houston Texans’ Week 2 game, an official delivered a direct warning.

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Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 23

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Refuses to Take Action Against NFL Fine for Honoring 5-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair has been using his eye black strips to spread awareness around the Israel-Gaza conflict. In Week 1, He honored Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl who died in 2024 while speaking with Palestinian emergency services.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair continues to defy NFL with another name of murdered Palestinian child on eye black

Once again, a week after being fined by the NFL for writing Hing Rajab’s name on his eye black, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has written the name of another Palestinian child who was killed on his eye black: Wafaa Akila.

Kyrie Irving And Azeez Al-Shaair Have Been Talking Behind The Scenes After NFL Fine

HOUSTON — Azeez Al-Shaair said Friday that he has been in contact with Kyrie Irving, two days after the Dallas Mavericks guard pledged to pay the NFL fine the Houston Texans linebacker received for writing Hind Rajab’s name on his eye black.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Azeez Al-Shaair Fined Again by NFL for Wearing His Political Eye Black

The Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has drawn another fine from the NFL. The league levied an $11,492 penalty after he wore the words ‘Hind Rajab’ on his eye black during Houston’s 36-31 Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

NFL News / HITC / September 17

Kyrie Irving makes an offer to Houston Texans star after $11k fine for pro-Palestine message

Kyrie Irving publicly has Azeez Al-Shaair’s back after the NFL star was fined for promoting a pro-Palestine message. Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,492 after he wore an unauthorised message on his eye black during their 36-31 loss against the Buffalo Bills.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Kyrie Irving offers to pay Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair’s fine for eye black honoring 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed by Israeli military

After the NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for his eye black that honored a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by the Israeli military, NBA star Kyrie Irving extended an olive branch.

Houston Texans News / HITC / September 16

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair punished by NFL for pro-Palestine gesture

The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,492 for displaying a pro-Palestine message on his eye black. The letters ‘Hind Rajab’ adorned Al-Shaair’s eye black for the Texans’ NFL Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills as a sign of support for the plight of the Palestinian people.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 15

NFL Punishes Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Yet Again for Unauthorised Message Against Bills on Sunday

Just ahead of the Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair got into trouble with the NFL. “#Texans Pro Bowl middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair fined $11,492 for unauthorized message on eye black Sunday vs.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / May 1

Texans officially sign LB Azeez Al-Shaair to extension

The Houston Texans announced a three-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Friday. Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports put the total value at $54 million.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / April 30

Azeez Al-Shaair's Texans Extension Puts Him Among Elite-Paid LBs

The Houston Texans' newest extension for Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair places him in an elite category of players at his position—to the point where Al-Shaair now ranks among the three highest-paid linebackers in the league.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 29

Cowboys Inquired About Trading For Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair

Mike Garafolo and Todd Archer mentioned the Cowboys had looked into a trade for Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair to fill a glaring hole in their defense. However, Dallas ended up trading for 49ers LB Dee Winters during the draft, sending a fifth-round pick.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 21

Azeez Al-Shaair shares bold claim about Texans after 'TNF' win over Bills

Following the Texans' victory over the Bills on Thursday, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair shared a bold claim about Houston's defense.

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Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21, 2025

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair could be suspended for his latest cheap shot

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was penalized yet again for unnecessary roughness on Monday night, and he is now facing another potential suspension because of his history.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 13, 2024