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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

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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

Clears concussion protocol Al-Shaair cleared the league's concussion protocol and returned to Sunday's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Al-Shaair did not miss much before returning to his role as the Texans' middle linebacker and defensive signal caller. Christian Harris will take a backseat to the captain and will likely not have many more defensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible concussion Al-Shaair is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Al-Shaair is being evaluated by medical staff after going down on a tackle in the fourth quarter. Before leaving, the middle linebacker logged eight tackles (four solo). If the captain is unable to return, Christian Harris will take over both the middle linebacker position and playcalling duties for the Texans' defense, as Al-Shaair wears the green dot.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helps cause turnover in TNF win Al-Shaair posted seven tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday.

Impact Al-Shaair was given the green light to play Thursday after battling through a knee injury and illness during Week 12 prep. He ended up playing every single defensive snap, and he tipped a Josh Allen pass that was picked off by Calen Bullock late in the second quarter, which led to a Ka'imi Fairbairn 43-yard field goal four plays later. Al-Shaair is up to 71 combined tackles through 11 regular-season games, which surpassed his total during the 2024 season (70 tackles, also over 11 regular-season games).

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play TNF Al-Shaair (knee/illness) does not have an injury designation ahead of Thursday's game against Buffalo.

Impact Al-Shaair popped up on Monday's injury report due to a knee issue and illness, but he was able to shed an injury tag for Thursday's game after practicing in full Wednesday. The veteran linebacker has recorded 32 tackles (11 solo), three pass defenses and one fumble recovery across the Texans' five games since the Week 6 bye.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee Titans place Calvin Ridley on injured reserve with broken leg

The Tennessee Titans have placed wide receiver Calvin Ridley on injured reserve after he broke his right leg on their first offensive play of their latest loss

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Estimated as LP to open week The Texans listed Al-Shaair (knee/illness) as a limited participant on Monday's estimated practice report.

Impact Al-Shaair managed a knee issue during Week 11 prep and played every single snap during Sunday's 16-13 win over the Titans, when he logged six tackles (one solo). He also appears to be under the weather in addition to working through his knee injury, so his practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing against Buffalo on Thursday. Al-Shaair has accumulated 65 tackles (30 solo), six pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Al-Shaair (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Al-Shaair upgraded to a full participant in Thursday's practice after being limited in Wednesday's session. If the starting middle linebacker can log another full session he has a chance to avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's divisional matchup against the Titans, his former team. Through three "revenge" matchups over the past two seasons Al-Shaair has logged 13 tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks, and will look to expand on that resume if he is able to suit up for Sunday's game.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact Al-Shaair may have tweaked his knee during the Texans' Week 9 win over the Jaguars, when he logged eight tackles (three solo) and a pass defense while playing every single defensive snap. He had his practice reps limited to open the week, but he has two more opportunities to log a full session and avoid an injury tag heading into Sunday's AFC South clash against the Titans, whom he played for in 2023.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces squad with eight stops Sunday Al-Shaair totaled eight tackles (three solo) and a defensed pass in a 36-29 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair ended as the Texans' top tackler in the comeback win. The veteran linebacker is up to 59 tackles and a career-high six defensed passes through nine games on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nine stops in loss to Denver Al-Shaair recorded nine tackles (four solo) in Sunday's loss to the Broncos.

Impact Al-Shaiir's nine tackles were his second-most of the season, as he's started all eight games and played 98 percent of the Texans' defensive snaps. He's up to 51 tackles (26 solo), five pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery on the campaign.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs four tackles vs. Niners Al-Shaair posted four tackles (one solo) and a pass defense during the Texans' 26-15 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair played every single defensive snap for a second consecutive game and finished tied for third on the Texans in tackles. His production has dipped as of late; he has accumulated just 17 tackles over his last four games after posting 25 tackles through the first three games of the regular season. Al-Shaair is up to 42 tackles through seven games and is on pace to surpass his total from 2024 (70 tackles across 11 regular-season games).

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 29, 2025 • TOROTIMES.COM

Modest production in win over 49ers Al-Shaair recorded four tackles (one solo) during Houston's win over San Francisco on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair has now failed to rack up five or more tackles in three of seven regular-season appearances to begin the 2025 campaign, and he's still looking to pick up his first sack of the year. The veteran linebacker has, however, already logged five pass breakups, tying his total from last season. Al-Shaair could be busy attempting to stop the run Week 9 at home against the Broncos.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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