HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair said 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 ...

Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension for a hit on Jacksonville ... Al-Shaair’s situation highlights the complexities of NFL contracts and the long-term impacts of player suspensions.

A couple of weeks ago, Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair put a nasty hit on Jacksonville Jaguars franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is now out for the year with a concussion.

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was back at practice on Monday for the first time since serving a three-game suspension in the wake of his hit to the head of Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Al-Shaair registered a tackle in the opening quarter but was unable to add another stat before departing. The 27-year-old amassed six tackles last week, and he had two sacks throughout the regular ...

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee) is currently listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's Divisional Round matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite that, Al-Shaair is ...