The Houston Texans ' newest extension for Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair places him in an elite category of players at his position—to the point where Al-Shaair now ranks among the three highest-paid linebackers in the league.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, the Texans' new extension for Al-Shaair is valued at $54 million across three years; a number that's near the top of the linebacker market, and effectively keeps him signed on through the 2029 season.

The extension for #Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair is a three-year, $54 million deal, sources tell @RapSheet and me. Close to the top of the linebacker market in a deal done ahead of what would’ve been a contract year for Al-Shaair.…