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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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Forced Fumbles
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| Regular Season | 68 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Top Azeez Al-Shaair News
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Gets three-game ban for illegal hit
The NFL announced Tuesday that Al-Shaair has received a three-game suspension for his hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
The 27-year-old linebacker had previously been fined for punching Bears running back Roschon Johnson in Week 2 and again for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard in Week 12. The hit on a sliding Lawrence -- which resulted in the quarterback sustaining a concussion -- appears to have been the last straw, and the NFL elected to suspend Al-Shaair for the first time in his career. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Al-Shaair will appeal the ban, but assuming the three-game suspension is upheld, he'll be eligible to return in Week 18. Devin White could be the next man up at linebacker alongside Henry To'oTo'o and Neville Hewitt, though Houston could get Christian Harris (calf) back from injured reserve at some point after its Week 14 bye.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Ejected after illegal hit
Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars with 4:20 remaining in the second quarter for an illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He was credited with five tackles across 19 snaps before his disqualification.
The play in question occurred when Lawrence slid at the end of a six-yard scramble, with Al-Shaair arriving late and driving his shoulder into Lawrence's head. A fight between the two teams ensued after Al-Shaair's late hit, which resulted in Lawrence sustaining a concussion. Al-Shaair took to social media Monday to apologize to Lawrence while noting there was no ill intent to harm him, but the linebacker could still be subject to discipline from the league in the form of a fine and/or suspension.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Leading tackler versus Titans
Al-Shaair registered eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Houston's loss Sunday versus Tennessee.
Al-Shaair was limited in practice throughout the week due to a knee injury but ended up having a solid performance nonetheless. Not only did the 27-year-old lead the team in tackles, but Al-Shaair also managed to record his second sack of the season as one of five different Texans defenders to bring down Will Levis.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Past knee issue
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
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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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 228 lbs |
| Birthplace: Tampa, FL |
| Age: 27 |
| School: FAU |
| Experience: 6 |