Azeez al-Shaair of the Houston Texans shakes hands with Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers after the wild-card playoff game at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Joe Sargent/Getty Images)An apparent message in support of Palestinians has cost a Houston Texans star. ESPN reported Sunday morning that al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing a "personal message," which violated the league's uniform and equipment rules. Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans speaks to his teammates before kickoff against the Steelers on Jan. 12, 2026, in Pittsburgh. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair at EverBank Stadium.

Source: Fox News January 18, 2026 20:58 UTC