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Texans’ Al-Shaair Groin Injury Leaves Four Linebackers

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:25 PM UTC · How we work

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Azeez Al-Shaair Returns

Azeez Al-Shaair left the game on September 20, 2026 with a groin injury and later returned.
He recorded eight tackles before exiting the first half.
He added three tackles in the second quarter after returning.
His injury left the Texans with only four linebackers on the roster.
Rookies Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher and veterans Jake Hansen and Jamal Hill remain.

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Al-Shaair Fined

Al-Shaair was fined $11,492 for writing Hind Rajab’s name on his eye black in Week 1.
He added Wafaa Akila’s name in Week 2 and was told to remove it or face ejection.
Al-Shaair signed a three-year, $54 million extension in April, confirming his long-term role with Houston.
NBA star Kyrie Irving offered to pay the eye-black fine, questioning the monetary value of a life.

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Azeez Al-Shaair Returns

Azeez Al-Shaair left the game on September 20, 2026 with a groin injury and later returned.
He recorded eight tackles before exiting the first half.
He added three tackles in the second quarter after returning.
His injury left the Texans with only four linebackers on the roster.
Rookies Wade Woodaz and Aiden Fisher and veterans Jake Hansen and Jamal Hill remain.

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