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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair received a three-game violation by the NFL for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship. Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Jacksonville Jaguars for his illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence.
Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, and his case will be heard Wednesday by former NFL offensive lineman Ramon Foster, per ESPN.
As it stands now, Al-Shaair will be eligible to return to the Texans’ active roster following the team’s Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens, so the earliest return will be January 5 against the Tennessee Titans.
Al-Shaair laid a vicious hit on Lawrence midway through the second quarter of the Texans win. Lawrence, who was making his return to the field after missing time due to a shoulder injury, scrambled up the left side of the field on a second-and-7 play and slid after traveling for a 6-yard gain. As he was well into his slide, Al-Shaair could be seen rocketing toward Lawrence and delivering a hard hit to the quarterback’s head with his forearm.
Lawrence was down on the field before being carted to the locker room and eventually ruled out due to a concussion.
In a letter to Al-Shaair, NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan noted the Texans linebacker has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons:
“During your game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 1, with 4:20 remaining in the second quarter, you were involved in a play that the League considers unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules. Video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide…You led with your forearm and helmet and delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area of your opponent when…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-12-04 19:27:00
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