Texans injury update: LB Azeez Al-Shaair questionable to return with grion injury

Update: Al-Shaair has returned to the game and is expected to stay in through the second half The linebacker corps has already been thin for the Houston Texanswith Henry To'oTo'o out, but it looks like another injury could be on the way for the second half against the Indianapolis Colts. Texans line

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Update: Al-Shaair has returned to the game and is expected to stay in through the second half

The linebacker corps has already been thin for the Houston Texanswith Henry To'oTo'o out, but it looks like another injury could be on the way for the second half against the Indianapolis Colts.

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair suffered a groin injury in the second quarter while in coverage and is now questionable to return, according to the team's PR staff.

.@ShariffLawFirm Texans Injury Update:

#0 LB Azeez Al-Shaair is questionable with a groin injury.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 27, 2026

Al-Shaair has been a staple of the Texans' defense for three seasons, including today in coverage against both Josh Downs and Tyler Warren. Through one quarter of action, he's collected three tackles,

including two in coverage on plays for first down by the Colts' offense.

This season, Al-Shaair has totaled a team-leading 20 tackles and a pass breakup. Should Al-Shaair miss the remainder of the game, expect rookie Wade Woodaz to take over his role.

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