Texans Keep Al-Shaair, Trade Rumors Off Base

It's March 23rd.

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Trade rumors have been swirling around the Houston Texans and their pro-bull linebacker

Aziz Al Shier, who's heading into the final year of his contract.

But those talks are way off base.

The team sees him as a key leader on their top defense and plans to keep him around for

the long haul.

Al Shier, where had his best season yet in Houston last year, stepping up as a captain

and basically calling the shots on defense.

His value there is huge and barring any surprises expect him back on the field this fall and

beyond.

That doesn't mean the Texans are done wheeling and dealing.

With the draft still about a month away in April, the front office has room to shuffle

the roster and maybe pick up some extra draft capital.

Keep an eye on a few bench players who could be on the move, like second round offensive

tackle Blake Fisher, who's struggling for snaps with veterans ahead of him.

Head receiver Xavier Hutchinson put up solid depth numbers last season but faces a crowded

chart now.

And safety, Jalen Reed showed promise as a rookie before injuries hit, especially with

new additions at the position.

As the off season heats up, these tweaks could help Houston stockpile picks and fine-tune

their lineup for another strong run.