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| HT/WT: 6-2, 228 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tampa, FL |
| Age: 29 |
| School: FAU |
| Experience: 8 |
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2026 Defensive
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| Regular Season | 31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top Azeez Al-Shaair News
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Returns to Sunday's game
Al-Shaair (groin) has returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Al-Shaair briefly left the game due to a groin injury. The veteran linebacker has been cleared to return after being evaluated by medical staff, and Wade Woodaz is on standby in case Al-Shaair needs to leave the game again.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Exits game due to groin injury
Al-Shaair (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Al-Shaair is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Wade Woodaz will see a bump in playing time on defense for as long as Al-Shaair is out of the game.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Secures 12 tackles in loss
Al-Shaair recorded 12 total tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals.
Al-Shaair was on the field for every defensive snap for the second straight week, leading the team in takedowns against Cincinnati. The linebacker has now registered 20 total tackles (11 solo) over the first two contests of the year.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Eight tackles in home loss
Al-Shaair made eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Bills.
The starting middle linebacker and signal caller played all 56 of the Texans' defensive snaps in Sunday's contest. Al-Shaair was unable to get his hands on any passes or assist in bringing down Josh Allen in the game as the team gave up its highest point total since Dec. 24, 2023, against the Browns (36-22).
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Participating in training camp
Al-Shaair (thumb) was on the field participating in Thursday's practice, Ashley Landis of hjnews.com reports.
Al-Shaair underwent thumb surgery in early February after suffering an injury near the end of the 2025 regular season and then playing through it in the postseason. The starting middle linebacker has returned to team activities armed with a new $54 million deal and a clean bill of health.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Lands three-year extension
Al-Shaair (thumb) has a agreed to a three-year extension with the Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Al-Shaair's new deal amounts to a three-year, $54 million pact. The 28-year-old is coming off a 2025 regular season which he recorded 103 tackles and two picks in 16 games en route becoming a Pro Bowl selection. The Texans' starting middle linebacker is bouncing back from an offseason thumb procedure, but a full recovery is expected in advance of the upcoming campaign.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Undergoes thumb surgery
Al-Shaair had thumb surgery Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The linebacker is expected to make a full recovery, but it remains to be seen if the surgery will impact Al-Shaair's availability for OTAs. He recorded 103 tackles and a career-high nine passes defended, including two interceptions, over 16 regular-season games in 2025.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Leading tackler in 2025
Al-Shaair recorded 103 tackles (48 solo), nine passes defensed (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one recovery over 16 regular-season games in 2025.
Al-Shaair was again the leader of Houston's defense, which was one of the best in the NFL in 2025. He led the team in tackles and earned the highest grades in run defense, coverage and overall performance from Pro Football Focus. The 28-year-old is locked in for one more season and will return as Houston's signal caller in 2026.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Cleared to play Week 18
Al-Shaair (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.
Al-Shaair was able to shake off an injury tag for Week 18 after logging a full practice Friday. The veteran linebacker has accumulated 102 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games and will continue to anchor a Texans defense that has been one of the best units in the NFL this season.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Returns to practice Thursday
Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The veteran linebacker was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury but was able to return in a limited capacity Thursday. Al-Shaair would likely avoid an injury designation for Sudnay's regular-season finale against the Colts if he were to log a full practice Friday.
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