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Houston Texans' Anderson and Al-Shaair built faith-based bond despite practicing different religions

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair were brought together by football, but it's a relationship forged by faith

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Leading tackler in 2025 Al-Shaair recorded 103 tackles (48 solo), nine passes defensed (two interceptions), one forced fumble and one recovery over 16 games in 2025.

Impact Al-Shaair was again the leader of Houston's defense, which was one of the best in the NFL in 2025. He led the team in tackles and earned the highest grades in run defense, coverage and overall performance from Pro Football Focus. The 28-year-old is locked in for one more season and will return as Houston's signal caller in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Week 18 Al-Shaair (knee) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Al-Shaair was able to shake off an injury tag for Week 18 after logging a full practice Friday. The veteran linebacker has accumulated 102 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games and will continue to anchor a Texans defense that has been one of the best units in the NFL this season.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Al-Shaair (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact The veteran linebacker was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury but was able to return in a limited capacity Thursday. Al-Shaair would likely avoid an injury designation for Sudnay's regular-season finale against the Colts if he were to log a full practice Friday.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee injury Al-Shaair (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Al-Shaair may have tweaked his knee during the Texans' 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17, when he logged six tackles (two solo) and an interception. The veteran linebacker will have two more chances to return to practice and avoid an injury designation heading into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Colts. Al-Shaair has logged 102 combined tackles through 15 regular-season games, marking the third time in his seven-year NFL career that he has cracked the tackling century mark.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 18: Texans in Top Form; Giants Finishing Strong

Houston's defense reigns supreme while the Giants have stepped up late. Here's our ranking of all 32 NFL units heading into Week 18.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NFL Defensive Tiers Week 18: Texans in Top Form; Giants Finishing Strong

Texans defy odds to reach playoffs after 0-3 start, extend winning streak to eight games

The Houston Texans became the fifth team since 1990 to reach the playoffs after opening the season 0-3 and the first team to do it twice with their win over the Los Angeles Charger...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Thwarts red-zone drive Al-Shaair had six tackles and an interception in Saturday's 20-16 win over the Chargers in Week 17.

Impact Al-Shaair, who returned to action after a one-week absence due to an ankle injury, made momentum-shifting play late in the second quarter. With the Texans leading, 14-3, and Los Angeles threatening inside the red zone, he picked off a deflected Justin Herbert pass at the 1-yard line. It was the second interception in Al-Shaair's last three games.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans clinch third consecutive playoff berth with 20-16 win over Chargers

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Azeez Al-Shaair injury update: Latest news on Texans LB's status in Week 17 game | Sporting News Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is dealing with an injury in the first half of the Week 17 game against the Los Angeles chargers.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ready to play Saturday Al-Shaair (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Al-Shaair began Week 17 with back-to-back limited practices before upgrading to full reps Thursday. After having been unavailable Week 16 versus the Raiders, he now stands to return to his usual every-down role at middle linebacker during Sunday's road game against Los Angeles.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to begin Week 17 prep Al-Shaair (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.

Impact Al-Shaair missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Raiders due to an ankle injury. He logged only one practice -- a limited session Thursday -- last week, so his ability to participate (albeit in a limited capacity) to begin this week is a positive sign. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Al-Shaair is expected to suit up Saturday against the Chargers.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeMeco Ryans makes franchise history with Texans' third 10-win season

Houston’s DeMeco Ryans became the first coach in franchise history to win at least 10 games in three consecutive seasons with the Texans' 23-21 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Su...

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing Sunday Al-Shaair (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders.

Impact Al-Shaair will miss his first game of the season due to an ankle injury he sustained earlier in the week. In his absence, Christian Harris is expected to start at middle linebacker against Las Vegas.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looking likely to play Week 16 Al-Shaair (ankle/knee), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, is trending toward playing, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Al-Shaair is likely to be a game-time decision, per Wilson, but the current expectation is that he'll be able to suit up. The veteran linebacker managed just a DNP/LP/DNP practice progression this week, so chances are he'll be less than 100 percent even if he does get clearance to play. Al-Shaair hasn't missed a game this season and has logged every Texans defensive snap in 10 of the team's 14 contests to date.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with ankle injury Al-Shaair (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.

Impact Al-Shaair was once again unable to practice Friday after notching his only practice session of the week Thursday in limited capacity. With the 28-year-old's practice availability in practice trending in the wrong direction, his status for Sunday is uncertain. If Al-Shaair is unable to play, E.J. Speed could see more reps at linebacker behind Henry To'oTo'o.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets in limited practice Al-Shaair (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Al-Shaair missed Wednesday's practice entirely, but he's beginning to trend in the right direction for Week 16. The starting linebacker generally handles an every-down role on defense for Houston. He'll have one more chance to prove he can handle full practice reps Friday.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look to extend winning streak to 7 games in matchup with Raiders, losers of 8 straight

Houston's top-ranked defense will face the NFL's worst offense Sunday when the Texans host the Las Vegas Raiders

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sits out practice Wednesday Al-Shaair (ankle/knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Al-Shaair played 65 defensive snaps in Week 15 versus the Cardinals, and it's not immediately clear when he suffered any injury. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before Houston publishes its last practice report of the week Friday.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 12 stops in Week 15 Al-Shaair posted 12 tackles (seven solo) during the Texans' 40-20 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair's 12 stops Sunday were a season high and the sixth time in his NFL career that he has reached that mark. He has played every single defensive snap in eight of the Texans' last nine games since the Week 6 bye and is up to 96 tackles (46 solo), eight pass defenses (one interception), one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through 14 regular-season games. Al-Shaair could reach the tackling century mark for the third time in his seven-year NFL career as soon as this Sunday against the Raiders.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full participant Thursday Al-Shaair (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Al-Shaair did not practice Wednesday with an ankle injury, but upgraded to full participation Thursday and was cleared of an injury designation for Week 15. The 28-year-old snagged a meaningful interception to help seal the win against Kansas City in Week 14, adding to his eight pass breakups on the season. The seventh-year pro also has 84 tackles (39 solo) and a forced fumble through 13 games this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing ankle injury Al-Shaair (ankle) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Al-Shaair snagged an interception on Kansas City's last meaningful possession of the game in Week 14 to help clinch a win, but it seems he may also have picked up an ankle issue somewhere along the way. He'll likely need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance of playing in Week 15 versus the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Chiefs Al-Shaair made five tackles and recorded an interception in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chiefs in Week 14.

Impact Houston's defense dominated, but it was still a one-score game when Al-Shaair picked off a Patrick Mahomes pass intended for Travis Kelce deep in Kansas City territory. That set up Houston's final score, a Ka'imi Fairbairn field goal, that secured the win for the Texans. The interception was the first of the season for the linebacker, who leads the team with 84 tackles through 13 games.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Azeez Al-Shaair Named Houston Texans Club Winner For 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award Fans are encouraged to participate in annual Charity Challenge and vote for Al-Shaair on X by posting #WPMOYAl-Shaair. The Walter Payton NFL...

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Leading tackler in win Al-Shaair logged eight tackles (four solo) in Houston's win over the Colts on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair led the team in tackles and has now totaled five or more stops in five consecutive games. The 28-year-old will look to build on this strong performance and keep producing during Tampa Bay's Week 14 matchup versus the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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