AZEEZ AL-SHAAIR NEWS

Records 70 tackles in 2024 Al-Shaair (knee) finished the 2024 season with 70 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 11 regular-season games.

Impact Al-Shaair missed three games with a knee injury and was then suspended later in the year after a helmet-to-helmet hit concussed Trevor Lawrence in Week 15. Al-Shaair returned for Week 18 and started both playoff contests but again dealt with knee issues to close out the campaign. After recording double-digit tackles eight times in 2023 with the Titans, Al-Shaair did it just twice this past season in Houston, with none coming after Week 3. The veteran linebacker has two years left on a three-year, $34 million deal.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and the score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 to advanc...

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Exits Divisional Game After Re-injuring Knee The Texans may have lost their star linebacker to injury against the Chiefs.

JANUARY 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs' Cook returns after concussion evaluation; Texans' Al-Shaair out with knee injury

Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hur...

JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable to return Saturday Al-Shaair (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

Impact Al-Shaair dealt with a knee issue during the week and logged a DNP/LP/LP practice progression. He twice visited the medical tent during the first quarter of Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs and has been deemed questionable to return to the contest. Neville Hewitt has entered at linebacker in Al-Shaair's stead.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair active vs. Chiefs Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the...

JANUARY 18 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Officially active Saturday Al-Shaair (knee) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

Impact As expected, Al-Shaair will suit up for the battle against the defending Super Bowl champions despite dealing with a knee injury. The issue caused the veteran linebacker to miss practice Tuesday, but he was able to participate in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday. Al-Shaair played all but one defensive snap last Saturday against the Chargers in the wild-card round and posted six tackles.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair good to go vs. Chiefs Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday’s divisional playoff game at Kansas Ci...

JANUARY 18 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Expected to play Al-Shaair (knee) is expected to play Saturday against the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Al-Shaair is officially listed as questionable, but Wilson's report cites sources that indicate both the linebacker and running back Joe Mixon (ankle) are "good to go" for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game. Al-Shaair played 98 percent of the defensive snaps in last week's win over the Chargers, checking out of the game for one play after sustaining the knee injury, and finished with six tackles and two quarterback hits.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Is Azeez Al-Shaair playing today? Injury updates for Texans LB #Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

JANUARY 18 • USATODAY.COM

Will Azeez Al-Shaair play vs Chiefs? Injury updates for Texans LB #Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

JANUARY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to face Kansas City Al-Shaair (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

Impact Al-Shaair had a DNP/LP/LP practice log this week due to a knee injury he picked up during the Texans' wild-card win against the Chargers. Given the stakes of Saturday's game, Al-Shaair likely leans more towards the probable side of playing, though his official status will be known approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when Houston announces its list of inactive players.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's practice Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Al-Shaair is managing a knee injury that he picked up during the Texans' AFC wild-card win over the Chargers this past Saturday. He was able to log a limited session Wednesday after being a DNP on Tuesday, but unless he suffers a setback he is expected to play in the Texans' AFC divisional-round clash against the Chiefs on Saturday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Al-Shaair would likely avoid an injury designation all altogether if he were to practice in full Thursday.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Managing knee injury Al-Shaair didn't practice Tuesday due to a knee injury.

Impact Al-Shaair played all but one defensive snap in Houston's wild-card win over the Chargers on Saturday, but he appears to have hurt his knee during the contest The veteran linebacker missed three games with a knee issue earlier in the campaign, which adds an extra element of concern about his current injury. Al-Shaair's practice status Wednesday and Thursday should shed more light on his likelihood of playing Saturday against the Chiefs in the AFC divisional round. Devin White and Neville Hewitt would be the primary candidates for an increased role if Al-Shaair is unable to suit up.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jaguars QB Lawrence: 'We need to get some juice back in this place'

Trevor Lawrence spoke publicly for the first time since having season-ending shoulder surgery and talked about what he wants in a new coach.

JANUARY 9

Texans want to snap skid before the playoffs with Titans headed for likely top 10 draft pick

The Houston Texans have clinched the AFC South for a second straight season

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Azeez Al-Shaair was in 'really dark place' after Trevor Lawrence hit HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair said he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in th...

JANUARY 2 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a 'really dark place' after suspension for hit on Lawrence

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in the days after he was suspended for three games for...

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Azeez Al-Shaair talked to NFL about being 'unjustifiably smeared' The Texans linebacker revealed that he met with commissioner Roger Goodell during his three-game ban for his hit on Trevor Lawrence.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Claims He Was 'Smeared' By NFL While Reflecting On Three-Game Suspension Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was 'smeared' by the league while reflecting on his lengthy suspension following his nasty...

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Eligible to return Week 18 Al-Shaair had his three-game suspension lifted Thursday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Al-Shaair was suspended Dec. 3 following an illegal hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) in Week 13. Al-Shaair has now sat out the required three games and is eligible to suit up Sunday, Jan. 5 against Tennessee in Houston's regular-season finale. The veteran linebacker will presumably reprise his starting role as the Texans gear up for the postseason.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Texans win AFC South for 2nd straight season and 8th time in franchise history

The Houston Texans won their second straight AFC South title Sunday with a victory over the Dolphins and a loss by the Colts

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

CBS Sports reveals more insight to Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair's suspension There’s more than meets the eye with Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension coming forward as the 2024 season concludes.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

NFL fines Jaguars' Engram after he defended QB Lawrence following season-ending hit

The NFL fined Jacksonville tight end Evan Engram for a late hit after he defended Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, among Week 13 fines announced Saturday

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFLPA officer who denied Azeez Al-Shaair's appeal speaks on decision Ramon Foster reveals his thoughts following the call to uphold Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension in Week 14.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM