Azeez Al-Shaair (/ ælˈʃaɪər / al-SHIRE, Arabic: عزيز الشاعر, born August 4, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida Atlantic, where he received the First-team All C-USA award in 2017. Al-Shaair was born in Tampa, Florida.

Jan 15, 2025 · In their first matchup late last month, superstar QB Patrick Mahomes and the rest of Kansas City’s offense didn’t have to face Texans standout linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who was serving...

Jan 18, 2025 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 18: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans during the first quarter in the AFC Divisional Playoff at ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Al-Shaair is officially listed as questionable with an ankle injury for Saturday’s contest against Kansas City. According to KPRC2 Sports Aaron Wilson, the veteran linebacker is “good to go”...

Jan 18, 2025 · Though Al-Shaair was able to play in the Texans’ wild-card game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the AFC South champions could be without a key member of their defense if he is unable to play...

Jan 20, 2025 · Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (top) and defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) during the first quarter of a 2025 AFC ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, is tackled by Houston Texans running back Jawhar Jordan (22) and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football AFC divisional playoff game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Jan 17, 2025 · Veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been among the Houston Texans’ most productive defenders this season but was listed on the team’s injury report ahead of its divisional-round playoff...

Jan 2, 2025 · After returning from a three-game suspension, Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair discussed conversations he had with NFL leaders and how it helped him move forward.

Jan 2, 2025 · HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair said 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...