Azeez Al-Shaair

Azeez Al-Shaair

LB - HOU
Height: 6-2
Weight: 228 lbs
Age: 28
College: Florida Atlantic
Houston Texans
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ProFootballTalk.comNFL fines Azeez Al-Shaair for "stop the genocide" message on eye black

During last Monday night's wild-card win over the Steelers, Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore eye black strips with a message written on them: "stop the genocide."

Source: ProFootballTalk.com
Monday, Jan 19, 2026
Yahoo SportsNFL fines Azeez Al-Shaair for "stop the genocide" message on eye black

During last Monday night's wild-card win over the Steelers, Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore eye black strips with a message written on them: "stop the genocide."

Source: Yahoo Sports
Monday, Jan 19, 2026
Yahoo SportsTexans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair fined by NFL for 'stop the genocide' eye black: 'It's bigger than me'

Azeez Al-Shaair is coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2025.

Source: Yahoo Sports
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026
CBS SportsNFL fines Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair $11K for 'stop the genocide' message in eye black

The penalty was because altering uniforms or equipment is a violation of league rules

Source: CBS Sports
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026
ESPNAl-Shaair keeps eye black message despite fine

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair wore a message of "stop the genocide" on his eye black for the second straight playoff game despite reportedly being fined for it after last week's wild-card round.

Source: ESPN
Sunday, Jan 18, 2026