The Houston Texans learned that they will be without linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games following his vicious hit on Trevor Lawrence. The hit knocked Lawrence out of the game and possibly for a few weeks.
Following the news of his suspension, however, fans couldn’t believe what is happening now.
“He’s Doing What?” Texans Azeez Al-Shaair Ripped For Actions After 3-Game Suspension
On Sunday, the Texans managed to win 23-20 over the Jaguars, but this week they lost more after linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected and immediately suspended:
According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the NFL is suspending the Texans linebacker for three games for repeat violations of its health and safety rules, including his hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence in Week 13, which rendered him unconscious and sent him to concussion protocol.
His past actions aided in his long suspension, as did his behavior after the dirty hit, which saw him being held back from fighting multiple players on the Jags. He ultimately walked into the tunnel with security escorting him.
Lawrence was carted back to the locker room and quickly ruled out, though he was conscious and able to sit up.
NFL VP of Football Operations Jon Runyan sent a scathing letter to Azeez Al-Shaair that read in part: “Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL.”
Shortly after the news was announced, Al-Shaair announced he’d be appealing. Fans went wild:
Maybe they’ll enlarge the penalty after his appeal.
— BrilliantHoops (@BrilliantHoops) December 3, 2024
If you don’t appeal, you look like the bad guy. If you do appeal, you still look like the bad guy.
— Ryan Turner (@foodisfuelNYC) December 3, 2024
This suspension looks more like a escalated penalty after multiple fines over the last few yrs. For cheap hits and punches thrown.
— Gizmoldp (@gizmo_ldp) December 3, 2024
Just like he tried to appeal his murder attempt on the field. pic.twitter.com/TqUpu4FiJ8
— The Unstable Blues (@unstableblues) December 3, 2024
![Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is taken off the field in a medical cart during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://gridironheroics.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/USATSI_24887223_168400517_lowres-1-scaled.jpg "\"He's Doing What?\" Texans Azeez Al-Shaair Ripped For Actions After 3-Game Suspension 4")
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