Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended for Three Games After Hit on Trevor Lawrence #nfl #suspended
The NFL is suspending Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games for his hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Al-Shaair sparked a mass brawl following his tackle in the Texans’ 23-20 win over the Jaguars after flying into Lawrence elbow first despite the opposing signal caller sliding to give himself up on the play.
The hit sparked a furious reaction from Jaguars players and coaches as both teams became embroiled in a mass brawl before the Texans defender was ejected from the game. As reported by ESPN reporter, Adam Schefter, Al-Shaair has been suspended by the NFL for three games.
The NFL isn’t buying Azeez Al-Shaair nor his coach’s excuse for the controversial hit that injured Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Al-Shaair was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday after he dove head first into a sliding Lawrence, a hit that concussed the QB and led to a massive melee between the NFC South rivals.
Al-Shaair, 27, is appealing the suspension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it, is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL,” NFL VP of football operations Jon Runyan said in a statement.
Texans head coach Demeco Ryans appeared to blame Lawrence for the late hit that rendered him unconscious and in a fencing position, indicating severe brain trauma.
Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his violent hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion.
Al-Shaair’s punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.
Back in the starting lineup after missing two games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence scrambled left on a second-and-7 play in the second quarter of Houston’s 23-20 win on Sunday. He initiated a slide before Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenseless quarterback.
In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.”
The NFL suspended the Texans linebacker for three games without pay after a violent hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday that resulted in a concussion.
Al-Shaair’s punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.
The NFL suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair three games for repeated violations of player safety rules after his hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.
Jon Runyan, the NFL’s vice president of policy and rules administration, announced the suspension Tuesday, adding in a letter to Al-Shaair that the league deemed the hit “unacceptable” and that his “continued disregard” for rules governing player safety “will not be tolerated.”
Al-Shaair was ejected in the second quarter of Houston’s victory Sunday over Jacksonville after his violent blow to the face mask of Lawrence while the quarterback was sliding to the ground, causing the Jaguars star to suffer a concussion.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday for his late hit on Trevor Lawrence on Sunday that left the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback with a concussion and sparked a brawl between the two teams, the league announced.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended for three games by the NFL following a vicious hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during a game on December 1. Al-Shaair was ejected for the hit, which occurred as Lawrence was sliding to the ground after a scramble. The forearm strike to Lawrence’s head resulted in a concussion, forcing him to leave the game.
NFL Vice President Jon Runyan cited Al-Shaair’s history of repeated violations of player safety rules in the suspension announcement, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship and respect for opponents. Al-Shaair’s actions escalated tensions on the field, leading to further altercations between players.
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