NFL Suspends Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair for Brutal Hit on QB Trevor Lawrence
Azeez Al-Shaair, a linebacker for the Houston texans, has been suspended for three games by the NFL due to repeated violations of player safety rules, specifically following an illegal hit on jacksonville Jaguars quarterback trevor Lawrence. The incident occurred during a game in which Lawrence, who had just returned from injury, was sliding to the ground when Al-Shaair hit him in the head. This action led to a concussion for Lawrence, characterized by a “fencing response,” which is frequently enough observed after traumatic brain injuries.
The NFL’s vice president of football operations, Jon Runyan, communicated the decision, emphasizing Al-Shaair’s history of multiple offenses related to personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct. Following the hit, Lawrence was down for several minutes, and his teammates responded by confronting Al-Shaair on the field, indicating the seriousness of the situation and the support for their quarterback.
The suspension is a significant disciplinary step reflecting the NFL’s ongoing efforts to enforce player safety rules and hold players accountable for hazardous actions during games.
Houston Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games on Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback 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.
Lawrence clenched both fists after the hit — movements consistent with what’s referred to as the “fencing response,” which can be common after a traumatic brain injury.
He was on the ground for several minutes as teammates came to his defense and attacked Al-Shaair.
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