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Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Suffers Concussion After Illegal Hit

Trevor Lawrence's health is under review following a violent, illegal hit by Azeez Al-Shaair during the Jaguars-Texans game, which raised discussions on quarterback safety.

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Updated: Dec 2nd, 2024, 2:36 PM ET

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In the recent Jaguars-Texans game, quarterback Trevor Lawrence was concussed after an illegal hit from Azeez Al-Shaair, who was ejected from the match. Lawrence, who expressed gratitude for support and is recovering at home, stirred discussions about player safety and the complexities of enforcing protections for quarterbacks in the NFL. Al-Shaair apologized for his actions, but faced backlash from players and commentators alike. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson condemned the hit as unnecessary. The Jaguars, struggling with a 2-10 record, will now rely on backup quarterback Mac Jones for the remainder of the season.

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