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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Past knee issue
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.The first-year Texan practiced in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full workload Friday, suggesting that he's recovered from his knee injury in time for Sunday's divisional matchup. With Al-Shaair back at full health, he's expected start alongside Henry To'oTo'o as part of Houston's top outside linebacker duo.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Limited at practice
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant at the Houston Texans' practice Wednesday.Al-Shaair dealt with a knee injury throughout October, which forced him to miss three games during that month, but he's since played in Houston's last two contests. The linebacker will still have two more chances to increase his workload at practice this week before the team faces the Titans on Sunday.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Ready to rock
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.Al-Shaair practiced in full Friday after logging back-to-back limited sessions to begin the Houston Texans' week of practice, suggesting he's moved past his knee issue in time for Sunday's contest. Expect the Florida Atlantic product to start alongside Henry To'oTo'o as part of Houston's top outside linebacker duo in Week 10.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Limited Thursday
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.After missing last Thursday night's game against the Jets, Al-Shaair has logged back-to-back limited sessions to open the practice week. He's missed the Houston Texans' last three contests overall but looks poised for a potential return this Sunday versus Detroit. The veteran linebacker has 40 tackles (28 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six QB hits, four pass breakups and one forced fumble through six games.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Out for Thursday night
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Jets.Al-Shaair practiced in a limited fashion Tuesday after being estimated as a non-participant Monday, however, he'll now miss his third consecutive game in Week 9 due to a knee injury. Expect Neville Hewitt to continue serving as the Houston Texans' top left outside linebacker until Al-Shaair is able to return to the field.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Returns to practice
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday after missing Monday's session, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.The linebacker missed the last two games after suffering the knee injury in Week 6. Al-Shaair has 40 stops (28 solo), including 1.0 sacks, four passes defensed and a forced fumble in the six games he has played this year. Neville Hewitt played 100 percent of the snaps in Al-Shaair's absence in each of the last two games.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Missing another week
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.Al-Shaair was unable to practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a knee injury sustained in Houston's Week 6 win over the Patriots. Expect Neville Hewitt to continue seeing increased snaps with the Houston Texans' first-team defense while Al-Shaair remains sidelined.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Still on sidelines
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is not practicing Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.Al-Shaair was unable to play in Sunday's loss to the Packers and may be in danger of missing Week 8 against the Colts. The veteran linebacker will likely need to get back on the practice field by Friday, to increase his chances of suiting up for the matchup.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Missing Week 7
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Packers.Al-Shaair is now set to miss his first game of the season in Week 7 after failing to practice all week due to a knee injury. The Houston Texans will be without both of their top outside linebackers, Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o (concussion), in Sunday's contest. Expect Neville Hewitt to start alongside Jake Hansen and Del'Shawn Phillips in Al-Shaair's stead.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.Al-Shaair played 30 defensive snaps and recorded three total tackles and one forced fumble before exiting the Houston Texans' Week 6 win over the Patriots with a knee injury. The Florida Atlantic product will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up in Week 7, when the Texans travel to Green Bay.