NFL Suspends Azeez Al-Shaair for Three Games Following Concussion of Trevor Lawrence
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair receives a three-game suspension for a dangerous hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, prompting league safety discussions.
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Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans has been suspended for three games by the NFL after delivering a late hit to Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, causing a concussion. The league deemed the hit a serious violation of safety rules, with NFL VP Jon Runyan citing Al-Shaair's history of personal fouls. In response to the suspension, Al-Shaair plans to appeal, while Texans GM Nick Caserio criticized the league's inconsistency in punishment across similar violations. Lawrence expressed gratitude for support as he recovers, and discussions around player safety regulations within the NFL have intensified.
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