'We're getting a tenacious player,' Texans believe new linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is a tone-setter

The arrival of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is expected to inject a hard-hitting tone-setter into the Texans' defense. Signed to a three-year, $34 million contract during free agency after leading the Tennessee Titans in tackles, Al-Shaair has an extensive background with Texans coach DeMeco Ryan having played for him for the San Francisco 49ers. The former undrafted free agent from Florida Atlantic plays the game with a feisty, aggressive style and is expected to be a key figure as a defensive signal caller for Ryans and defensive coordinator Matt Burke.