Houston Texans Have The Price Tag Revealed To Extend Azeez Al-Shaair
A key defensive leader's contract demands are revealed. See the projected price tag to keep this Texans cornerstone beyond his current deal.
The Houston Texans have been extremely active throughout the 2026 offseason. The franchise has been active on the trade market while also addressing some needs throughout the roster via free agency. General Manager Nick Caserio has checked many of the necessary boxes so far, but the 2026 NFL Draft is looming, and a few contract situations might need to be addressed.
The biggest contract situations in Houston that fans might be worried about involve the franchise's top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft, quarterback C. J. Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson.
Both players are expected to have their fifth-year options picked up for the 2027 season, but extensions will also come, and they are both expected to be very lucrative. Another player to focus on is inside linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. He is seen as the quarterback of the defense and a true leader for the Texans.
He is entering the final season of his contract, which means he is scheduled to hit free agency during the 2027 offseason. ESPN discussed him being a potential free agent, "Al-Shaair is an urgent run stopper who racked up over 100 tackles in Houston last season. Plus, he showed up in the pass defense with two interceptions and six pass breakups.