HOUSTON – Today, the Houston Texans announced that LB Azeez Al-Shaair is the team's Club Winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Regarded as the league's most prestigious honor, the award recognizes players who excel on the field and show exceptional dedication to uplifting their communities with consistent, positive impact.
"Azeez represents everything it means to be a Houston Texan," Texans Chair and CEO Cal McNair said. "His leadership and generosity shine in everything he does, whether he's elevating our defense on the field or investing his time and heart into others off the field. Azeez makes our team and our community better, and we're incredibly proud to recognize him as our Walter Payton Man of the Year."
Al-Shaair's passion for giving back is shaped by his

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