Texans Keep Defensive Core with Azeez Al-Shaair Contract Extension: Report
Summary
The Houston Texans have agreed to a three-year contract extension with linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Al-Shaair has become an important player on the Texans' defense, helping them build a strong defensive team.Key Facts
- The Texans and Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to a three-year contract extension.
- Al-Shaair joined the NFL in 2019 as an undrafted free agent and played for the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans before joining the Texans.
- He signed a three-year, $34 million deal with the Texans in March 2024.
- Last season, Al-Shaair led the Texans with 103 tackles and made two interceptions, earning his first Pro Bowl selection.
- The Texans are focusing on keeping their strong defense, recently signing defensive end Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $40 million contract.
- They also extended defensive end Will Anderson Jr. with a three-year, $150 million contract.
- The team previously extended key defensive players like Jalen Pitre and Derek Stingley Jr.
- The Texans' success relies on their offense, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, to support the strong defense.
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