Details of Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair extension revealed

Al-Shaair, a former undrafted free agent out of Florida Atlantic, turned into a full-time starter with the San Francisco 49ers under Ryans, also recorded a career-high eight pass breakups, two quarterback hits, one tackle for a loss, one interception and a fumble recovery while commanding the huddle wearing the "green dot" for Houston's No. 1 ranked defense.

Off the field, Al-Shaair was regarded as the standup name for the franchise, being named the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year honoree, given to a player for his work in the community. Al-Shaair was named the NFLPA Houston chapter's Good Guy recipient.

“There’s not a more selfless individual more about the team, who has earned the respect, that represents everything we want this program to be about," general manager Nick Caserio said in 2024 of Al-Shaair.

This is the second defensive deal general manager Nick Caserio has given out since the end of the regular season. Earlier this month, the Texans picked up the fifth-year option of All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr., then locked him up through 2030 with a three-year deal worth up to $150 million, $134 million of which was guaranteed.

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