US EditionTexans LB Azeez Al-Shaair Fined More than $11K by NFL for Wearing ‘Stop the Genocide’ Eye Tape
Azeez Al-Shaair was fined for eye black referencing Israel-Gaza conflict; he has supported Palestinians through NFL's cleats campaign in past seasons.
- Azeez Al‑Shaair, the Texans linebacker, was fined $11,593 b by the NFL for wearing eye black with the `stop the genocide` message during last Monday's wild‑card win over the Steelers, ESPN reported.
- Al‑Shaair, who is Muslim, has long used on‑field gear to support Palestinian causes, including cleats through the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program, and his eye‑black referenced Israel's Gaza policies after the October 2023 Hamas attack.
- Beyond activism, Al‑Shaair's community work earned a team nomination as the Houston Texans' 2025 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award nominee for helping underprivileged youths and single mothers.
- A 3 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, Jan. 18 frames the Divisional Round for the Texans against the New England Patriots.
- Al‑Shaair said earlier this season that `my platform can bring even a little hope to families in Palestine, then that is what I want to use it for,` and he has supported Palestinian causes vehemently through the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats program.
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Texans linebacker fined for 'stop the genocide' eye black
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez al Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that read “Stop the genocide.” Al Shaair made the political message during the Texans’ Jan. 12 playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. On Friday, al Shaair shared close-up photos of himself wearing the eye black on his Instagram. BYRON YORK: MICHAEL COHEN FLIPS — AGAIN View this post on Instagram A post shared by Azeez Al-Shaair (@a_train2_) This was a slight…
The NFL mult a Azeez al-Shaair, a Houston Texans player, for violating uniform rules and equipment with message in support of Palestine.
Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Fined For "Stop The Genocide" Eye Black During Wild Card Game vs Steelers
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing eye black that had a message “stop the genocide” written on it during last week’s AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Adam Schefter reports. Al-Shaair was fined for violating NFL uniform and equipment rules by wearing eye black that contained a personal message. […] The post Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Fined For “Stop The Genocide” Eye Black During Wild Card Game…
Report: Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair fined for eye-black message
The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for writing "stop the genocide" across his eye black, ESPN reported Sunday.He drew the $11,593 fine for a violation of NFL uniform and equipment rules after displaying the message during Monday's 30-6 AFC wild-card win at Pittsburgh, per the report.Al-Shaair, 28, reportedly was referencing concerns over Israel's policies in Gaza and the deaths of more than 70,000 people in military operatio…
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