Veteran linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been among the Houston Texans’ most productive defenders this season but was listed on the team’s injury report ahead of its divisional-round playoff matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Will Al-Shaair be able to play against the Chiefs on Saturday?
Azeez Al-Shaair injury update
Al-Shaair is dealing with a knee injury. He did not participate in drills with his teammates on Tuesday but returned to the practice field on Wednesday and Thursday in a limited capacity.
How long will Azeez Al-Shaair be out?
Al-Shaair is officially listed as questionable to play in the Texans’ divisional-round showdown against Kansas City. It is unclear how many games he would be expected to miss if he is unable to play against the Chiefs this weekend.
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Texans LB depth chart
Should Al-Shaair miss the action on Saturday, his backup is veteran linebacker Devin White, who has played a fairly limited role for the Texans this season.
