Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair took advantage of a perfect opportunity to troll Mike Tomlin.
After sending the Pittsburgh Steelers home via a 30-6 win in an AFC Wild Card showdown on Monday at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., Al-Shaair saw a camera in the tunnel and made fun of Tomlin.
Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair had a one last message for the Steelers as he left the field after the Texans defense dominated the Steelers in a 30-6 victory to advance to the divisional round of the playoffs. #Texans #Sarge #BigSargeMedia pic.twitter.com/6WzTWLgmfM
— BIG SARGE MEDIA LLC (@BigSargeSportz) January 13, 2026
Al-Shaair’s gesture was a parody of Tomlin’s viral celebration following the Steelers’ miraculous Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens. That was the same game where Tyler Loop infamously missed what would have been a game-winning field goal for the Ravens.
Al-Shaair, who had 6 total tackles versus Pittsburgh, likely had no idea that Tomlin was about to step down as head coach of the Steelers, but all he wanted at that time was to troll the Steelers and celebrate the Texans’ huge win in enemy territory.
The job is far from finished for Houston, however. Standing in the Texans’ way from an appearance in the AFC Championship Game is another road game in the playoffs, as they are scheduled to face the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Round showdown at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday.
If Houston gets by the Pats, Al-Shaair may have to think of another way to celebrate.
