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The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,941 for having the name Hind Rajab written on his eye black during Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills, the league confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday.
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The NFL fined linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,941 for writing Hind Rajab's name on his eye black during a game.
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{
    "team": "Houston Texans",
    "event": "Game against the Buffalo Bills",
    "person": "Azeez Al-Shaair",
    "reason": "Having the name Hind Rajab written on his eye black",
    "fine_amount": "$11,941",
    "organization": "NFL"
}
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Sports NFL
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September 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM (3 weeks ago)
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September 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM (3 weeks ago)

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NFL fines Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for eye black message about Hind Rajab
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7600026/2026/09/16/azeez-al-shaair-texans-nfl-fine-eye-black

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined by the NFL for wearing eye black with the name Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza. This is his second fine for a personal message, as the NFL prohibits unapproved messages.

NFL Azeez Al-Shaair Houston Texans Hind Rajab Gaza Player Fines Freedom of Expression

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