Runyan, who crafted the letter, was unrelenting on Al-Shaair in the wake of the suspension; he questioned the linebacker's character in a scornful statement. "Your lack of sportsm

Now, the AFC South champion Texans and Al-Shaair have shifted their focus and are gathering their knowledge about the Los Angeles Chargers and strategizing about how to attack an offense led by standout quarterback Justin Herbert, a strong offensive line and wide receivers Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair says he was in a “really dark place” and wondered if he’d ever play football again in the days after he was suspended for three games for his hit on Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence that left the quarterback with a concussion.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is back with the team following his three-game suspension. During his time away from the facility, the defensive captain took time to work on himself. Now, he’s letting the world into his thoughts.

Al-Shaair’s return won’t solve all the defensive woes, but it should stabilize Houston’s run game entering the playoffs. The Texans allowed a season-high 251 rushing yards during a 31-2 loss to the Ravens on Christmas, including a 48-yard touchdown run to MVP candidate Lamar Jackson.

Al-Shaair criticized how the NFL characterized him in a letter announcing his suspension after his hit on Trevor Lawrence.

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence spoke about the concussion that helped end his season and the hit by Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair released a statement on Monday night as he is set to return to the team following a three-game suspension for a big hit on Jacksonville Jaguars ...

HOUSTON – As the Texans returned to the practice field Monday morning, they welcomed back veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Al-Shaair was reinstated by the NFL last week after serving a three-game disciplinary suspension for his controversial concussion-causing tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Following his return to practice from suspension on Monday, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair took to social media to express his takeaways from his month away from the team. Al-Shaair ...

Houston's star defender missed the last three games after a hit to the head of Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence.

The Houston Texans are getting a bit of a boost before their final regular season game against the Tennessee Titans.Veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been reinstated by the NFL after serving his three-game suspension for his hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Dec.