Azeez Al-Shaair Earns Top LB Honors | Houston Texans News

Azeez Al-Shaair is finally getting the recognition he’s earned, landing at No. 6 on ESPN’s top linebackers list—with some evaluators ranking him as high as third. Nicknamed the “Dennis Rodman of linebackers” for his relentless energy and mental toughness, Al-Shaair capped a stellar season with his first Pro Bowl, leading the Texans’ defense with over 100 tackles, nine passes defended, and two interceptions. His value was cemented with a lucrative three-year, $54 million extension, locking him in for the next four seasons. With his leadership and elite play, Al-Shaair is poised to climb even higher—and the league is finally taking notice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/225dfedbf132b32a