# Texans' Al-Shaair fined again for eyeblack message

> The linebacker wrote a Palestinian girl's name on his eyeblack, violating NFL personal message rules.
- Title: Texans' Al-Shaair fined again for eyeblack message · OutKick
- Summary: The linebacker wrote a Palestinian girl's name on his eyeblack, violating NFL personal message rules. NFL players face fines for displaying unapproved…
- Keywords: azeez al-shaair, houston texans, nfl, fines, hind rajab, palestine, israel, personal messages, eyeblack, buffalo bills, rule violations, news
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/texans-azeez-al-shaair-fined-nfl-wearing-pro-palestinian-personal-message-eyeblack
- Author: Armando Salguero
- Published: 2026-09-16T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: azeez al-shaair, houston texans, nfl, fines, hind rajab, palestine, israel, personal messages, eyeblack, buffalo bills, rule violations, news
## Another fine for Al-Shaair
Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair will be fined $11,492 for writing a Palestinian girl's name on his eyeblack during Sunday's game against Buffalo.
## The name on his face
Al-Shaair, who is Muslim, wrote Hind Rajab's name in tribute during the 36-31 loss. He kept it on even during postgame interviews.
## NFL's personal message rule
Players can't display personal messages when visible to stadium or TV audiences unless approved in advance by the league office.
## Who was Hind Rajab
The five-year-old girl was killed in Gaza City in January 2024. Muslims view her death as evidence of genocide, while the IDF calls it a tragic mistake.
## The incident in Gaza
IDF troops fired at Rajab's vehicle and a Red Crescent ambulance. Her body and six others were recovered 12 days later.
## Not his first violation
In January, Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 for wearing eyeblack inscribed with "Stop the Genocide."
## Fines are pocket change
Al-Shaair signed a three-year, $54 million extension with a $14 million signing bonus. He won't appeal the fine.
## Key takeaway

NFL players face fines for displaying unapproved personal messages, even tributes, during games.