That seems to be the case for defensive captain and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who has remained sidelined for the previous ...

Azeez Al-Shaair doesn't claim to be an international scholar, but the Houston Texans linebacker still uses his platform to ...

HOUSTON – Texans veteran linebacker and team captain Azeez Al-Shaair endured a slow burn over the past three weeks, dealing ...

Now, Al-Shaair is back for a high-profile Sunday night game against the 7-1 Detroit Lions at NRG Stadium. Recommended Videos ...

While defensive end Will Anderson (ankle), running back Dameon Pierce (groin) and wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) ...

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 ...

Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) did not practice Wednesday. He left Thursday's loss to the Jets but briefly returned before leaving for good. He had no stats in eight snaps. Defensive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking to remain undefeated in divisional play, the Houston Texans return to NRG Stadium for a Week 8 showdown against the ...

Azeez Al-Shaair has been the anchor of the Houston Texans' defense through six games as the new commander and field general.