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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 55 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Limited at practice
Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant at the 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
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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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 Texans' first-team defense while Al-Shaair remains sidelined.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Still on sidelines
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
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 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
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 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.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Ruled out
Al-Shaair (knee) will not return Sunday against the Patriots.
Al-Shaair had three tackles before exiting late in the first half. It's hard to know if his inability to return is a result of the injury or the lopsided score of the game. More clarity on the severity of his injury could come after the game or later in the week.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Exits with knee injury Week 6
Al-Shaair left Sunday's contest against New England due to a knee injury and is questionable to return.
Al-Shaair's injury occurred in the first half, and he was announced as being questionable to return shortly before halftime. Prior to Week 6, the linebacker had played every snap for the Texans through five games. Neville Hewitt entered the contest following Al-Shaair's exit and would be in line for significant work if the latter is unable to return.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Houston's leading tackler Sunday
Al-Shaair recorded eight tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Bills.
Al-Shaair now has at least eight tackles in three of the Texans' last four games. He's on pace for his second 100-tackle season in as many years, and he profiles as a solid IDP play heading into a Week 6 matchup at New England.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Now questionable for Week 5
Al-Shaair is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills with an illness.
A late addition to the Week 5 injury report, Al-Shaair looks as though he could be at risk of sitting out Sunday if he doesn't shake off the illness leading up to the 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The linebacker has produced 29 tackles and one sack through the first four weeks of the season.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Double-digit tackles Sunday
Al-Shaair recorded 10 total tackles (nine solo), including two tackles for loss, during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.
Al-Shaair was one of the few bright spots on a Texans defense that allowed a season-high 34 points in Week 3, leading the game in total tackles. The first-year Texan has impressed during his first three games in Houston, recording 25 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and defending one pass on 169 defensive snaps. Expect Al-Shaair to continue being a viable IDP option as Houston hosts Jacksonville in Week 4.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Cleared to play Sunday
Al-Shaair (shin) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings and is expected to play.
Al-Shaair was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday but was upgraded to full participation Friday and is good to go against the 2-0 Vikings. Through two games, Al-Shaair has 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, one pass breakup and two QB hits across 100 percent of the defensive snaps.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 228 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tampa, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: FAU |
| Experience: 6 |