Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair Avoids Fine for Controversial Tackle on Sam Darnold

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was not fined by the league office for an unnecessary roughness penalty incurred during a tackle on Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday night. Despite a history of fines for in-game infractions, including a three-game suspension last December, the league opted against further punishment. Al-Shaair explained his perspective on the play, stating he was driving Darnold and didn't hear a whistle until after the tackle, describing it as both players hitting each other. Officials initially flagged the play as unnecessary roughness.