# NFL fines Azeez Al-Shaair over Palestinian tributes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-fine-for-azeez-al-shaair-regarding-palestinian-memorial > Updated: 2026-09-26T17:23:28.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 4. Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined by the NFL for wearing an unauthorized message on his eye black during a game against the Buffalo Bills. The message featured the name of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024. This incident follows a previous fine Al-Shaair received in January for wearing eye black that read ‘Stop The Genocide.’ In response to the disciplinary action, Dallas Mavericks player Kyrie Irving expressed support for Al-Shaair on social media, offering to pay the fine, which was reported to be approximately $11,593. The gesture from Irving comes despite the Dallas Mavericks being owned by Miriam Adelson, a prominent supporter of Israel. The offer drew significant social media attention, including support from the official account of the State of Palestine. During a Week 2 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Al-Shaair attempted to display the name of Wafaa Akila, another Palestinian child killed in an Israeli airstrike, on his eye black. However, league officials informed Al-Shaair that he would not be permitted to continue playing if the message remained. Al-Shaair complied with the directive and removed the eye black, thereby avoiding a second fine for a ‘violation of the NFL uniform and equipment rules.’ ## Claims - The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,593 for violating uniform and equipment rules. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Azeez Al-Shaair wrote the name of Hind Rajab on his eye black during a game against the Buffalo Bills. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Dallas Mavericks player Kyrie Irving offered to pay Al-Shaair's fine via a post on X. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Hind Rajab was a Palestinian toddler killed by Israeli Defense Forces in January 2024. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Azeez Al-Shaair avoids NFL fine after removing eye black message Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair avoided an NFL fine in Week 2 after complying with orders to remove eye black featuring the name of a deceased Palestinian child. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azeez-al-shaair-avoids-nfl-fine-after-removing-eye-black-message ### 2026-09-21: Kyrie Irving offers to pay NFL fine for Azeez Al-Shaair NBA star Kyrie Irving has offered to pay an $11,593 NFL fine issued to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for wearing a tribute to slain Palestinian toddler Hind Rajab on his eye black. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyrie-irving-offers-to-pay-nfl-fine-for-azeez-al-shaair-1 ### 2026-09-18: Kyrie Irving offers to pay NFL fine for Azeez Al-Shaair NBA player Kyrie Irving has offered to pay an $11,593 NFL fine issued to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for honoring slain Palestinian toddler Hind Rajab on his eye black. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyrie-irving-offers-to-pay-nfl-fine-for-azeez-al-shaair ### 2026-09-16: Azeez Al-Shaair fined by NFL for memorializing Palestinian girl NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,941 for writing the name of slain Palestinian child Hind Rajab on his eye black. NBA star Kyrie Irving has offered to pay the fine. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azeez-al-shaair-fined-by-nfl-for-unauthorized-eye-black-message --- Cite as: NFL fines Azeez Al-Shaair over Palestinian tributes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nfl-fine-for-azeez-al-shaair-regarding-palestinian-memorial