The Houston Texans have extended the contract of pro bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair through the 2029 season. While Al-Shaair was going to be a Texan in the 2026 season, the move improves the defense in the present as well as the future.

Al-Shaair's deal communicates to him and the Texans defense that Houston is invested in building a great defense for the long term. They are fully committed to the roster they returned for the 2026 season.

The confidence the franchise has in Al-Shaair should bring the best out of the pro bowler and the returning defensive players. Will the Texans defense be better in 2026?