NASHVILLE – The Titans have agreed to terms with former 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
Al-Shaair was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2019, when current Titans general manager Ran Carthon served as director of pro personnel in San Francisco.
In four seasons with the 49ers, Al-Shaair (6-2, 228) played in 56 career games, making 31 starts. He's been credited with 199 tackles and two sacks in his career, with six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
Al-Shaair played in 12 games in 2022, when he recorded 44 tackles, but he was sidelined five games with a knee injury. The versatile linebacker had the best year of his career in 2021 when he tallied 102 tackles, nine tackles for a loss, two tackles and an interception.
Al-Shaair played in college at Florida Atlantic University, where he registered 397 tackles, 32.5 tackles for a loss and 7.5 sacks while appearing in 42 games (42 starts) during his four-year career.
The addition of Al-Shaair comes after former Titans linebacker David Long Jr. reached a deal with the Dolphins.
The Titans have agreed to terms with former 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Al-Shaair was signed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2019, when current Titans general manager Ran Carthon served as director of pro personnel in San Francisco. In four seasons with the 49ers, Al-Shaair (6-2, 228) played in 56 career games, making 31 starts. He's been credited with 199 tackles and two sacks in his career, with six passes defensed, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
LB Azeez Al-Shaair signing his new contract with the Tennessee Titans at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park on March 20, 2023 in Nashville, TN. Photo By Cameron Faulkner/Tennessee Titans
Philadelphia Eagles' Kenneth Gainwell (14) catches a pass and runs for a first down as San Francisco 49ers' Azeez Al-Shaair (51) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass by Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seattle Seahawks tight end Will Dissly (89) faces off against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) during an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, in Seattle, WA. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 21-13. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (86) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) in the second quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) looks into the backfield during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Nov.13, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs against San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain (18) catches a touchdown pass against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in action during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is pictured during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 37-27. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward, right, runs in front of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)ct. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) carries as San Francisco 49ers' Azeez Al-Shaair (51) heads in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) lines up against Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) in action against the Washington Football Team during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart)
