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The three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was upheld on Wednesday.
In handing out its suspension, the NFL said Al-Shaair has committed repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship. Al-Shaair, who was ejected from Sunday’s win over the Jaguars, appealed the suspension. His case was heard by former NFL offensive lineman Ramon Foster, currently an NFL appeals officer, and he opted to uphold the suspension.
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…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-12-05 00:25:00
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