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Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair fined for unnecessary roughness hit

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was officially fined after an altercation with Bears running back Roschon Johnson.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,817 by the NFL for punching Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson, according to KPRC2 Sports Aaron Wilson.

The news was later confirmed by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

According to Wilson, Al-Shaair does not plan to appeal the fine.

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During the third quarter, Al-Shaair delivered what was ruled to be a clean hit on Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Before he could head back to the huddle, he was surrounded by a bunch of orange jerseys, including the second-year running back from Port-Neches.

While there was no late hit called against Al-Shaair, he did throw a punch toward Johnson. The veteran linebacker wasn’t penalized or ejected in the Texans’ 19-13 victory, but the league planned on fining him after further review.

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Johnson, a former star at Texas, tweeted after the game, “It took every bit of my soul not to thrash that boy.”

Al-Shaair told reporters postgame that he expected to hear from the league office later in the week.

“I understand that’s not acceptable. That’s obviously not who I’m trying to be or anything like that,” Al-Shaair told reporters. “I’m not trying to be some fake tough guy. I’ve played in this league going on six years and I haven’t had anything like that happen. For that to happen on national television, it’s not my proudest moment. I take full accountability in that aspect.”

The Texans take on the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium this Sunday at noon CT.

Everything to know from Chargers’ 34-24 win over Texans

Highlighting everything notable from the Chargers’ Week 4 victory over the Texans.

The Chargers beat the Texans in nail-biting fashion, 34-24.

To recap the game, here is everything to know.

Texans fire coach and GM Bill O’Brien

The Texans got off to an 0-4 start this season under Bill O’Brien.

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After an 0-4 start, the Houston Texans are making major changes. According to reports, they have decided to fire head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien. According to Adam Schefter, Romeo Crennel is expected to take over as interim head coach.

O’Brien had been head coach of the Texans since 2014 when he took over after the team fired Gary Kubiak. This January, O’Brien was also given the title of general manager, a role that was left vacant for the entire 2019 season.

During his time in Houston, O’Brien led the Texans to a record of 52-48 across six-plus seasons. The Texans made the playoffs four times on his watch, going 2-4 in postseason games.

O’Brien came under heavy fire this offseason for the roster moves he made. The most notable, of course, was his decision to trade DeAndre Hopkins to the Cardinals in a package that included David Johnson. He also acquired Brandin Cooks from the Rams for a second round-round pick; Los Angeles sent Houston a fourth-rounder along with Cooks.

The Texans don’t have a first- or second-round pick in the 2021 draft thanks to the Laremy Tunsil and Kenny Stills trade.

Georgia WR Tyler Simmons signs UDFA deal with Houston Texans

Georgia football WR Tyler Simmons has signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.

Former Georgia wide receiver Tyler Simmons, who did not get picked in the NFL Draft, has found a new home.

Simmons is going to the Houston Texans in hopes of earning a roster spot.

Speed kills, and Simmons has plenty of it.

A former three star recruit out of McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, Simmons never really got much of an opportunity to shine in the Bulldogs’ offense.

Georgia did get creative with him, though, as he scored two career touchdowns on the ground via jet sweeps.

In all, Simmons recorded 658 total yards and five touchdowns as a Bulldog.

Oh, and he was onside.