(This story has been updated to add new information.)
NFL-power-rankings-week-14-where-do-texans-land-after-victory-over-jaguars/”>Azeez Al-Shair habit will take the field for them soon.
The veteran linebacker was by the NFL on Tuesday for his late goal on Sunday, which resulted in an expulsion and the left with a concussion.
Accordingly ESPN's Adam Schefter, Al-Shair plans to appeal the suspension to reduce the length.
The nfl is suspending Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair for three games for the hit he delivered on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter)
The nfl's Vice stated in a letter to Al-Shair that the league had ruled the hit “unacceptable” and that is his “continued disregard” for player safety rules “will not be tolerated.”
“JYou were involved in a game that the (NFL) considers to be unacceptable and a serious violation of the rules of the game,” . “The video shows you hitting the head/neck area Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence after clearly going down in a feet-first slide… You led with your forearm and helmet and delivered a powerful blow to your opponent in the head/neck area, even though you had the time and space to make such contact avoid.”
In the second quarter, Lawrence struggled before slipping on a second-and-7 play. As he began to slide, Al-Shair lunged at the quarterback with his forearm, resulting in a tackle Lawrence's Head hits the turf at EverBank Stadium.
Full announcement from the league regarding the suspension of LB Azeez Al-Shair, which includes the following from NFL Vice President Jon Runyan:
“Your continued disregard for the NFL rules of the game endangers the health and safety of you and your opponents and will not be tolerated.”
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)
pushed Al-Shaair after the play, which led to a brawl between the two teams. Lawrence, who recently returned to the lineup after missing two games with a shoulder injury, could get He left the pitch under his own pressure but was carted to the dressing room with a head injury.
Since the Al-Shair incident in a post on social media.
“I I never want a player to get hurt because I hit him particularly one that is as viewed 'late' or 'unnecessary'“ Al-Shair wrote. “For the rest of his teammates, I can definitely understand having your back and defending him in a situation like this.”
Runyan said in his letter that Al-Shair “A fight then broke out, which escalated when an opponent was pulled to the ground by his face mask.” After the ejection, Al-Shair was confronted by several Jacksonville players, including offensive guard Brandon Scherff.
Several Texans teammates had to contain Al-Shaair as he was Be escorted to the changing room.
“Jour lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and everyone who plays, trains and enjoys watching It, is concerning and does not reflect the core values of the NFL,” Runyan wrote. “Your continued disregard for the NFL Rules of the Game endangers the health and safety of you and your opponents and will not be tolerated.”
NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan handed down a three-game suspension to Azeez Al-Shaair.
In a letter to Al-Shair, Runyan, noting that Al-Shair had committed several offenses for personal fouls and violations of sporting rules in recent seasons, wrote:
– Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX)
called the incident “unhappy” And “not what was coaching,” even though he didn't believe it was representative of Al-Shair as a player.
“AZeez is a great person, an exceptional leader for us,” Ryans said Monday. “He plays the game correctly. His intention is never to hurt anyone.
“For any picture That means has portrayed that Azeez is a dirty player or does something intentional, that is the exact opposite of Azeez.”
The is not Al-Shairs from the NFL for his play on the field. In Week 2, he was at the center of another controversy when he hit Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams on the sideline as the rookie went out of bounds.
He was fined $11,817 after punching Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson following the courtside altercation.
Al-Shaair was also fined $11,255 last week for hitting Titans running back Tony Pollard late out of bounds Houston's 32-27 defeat.
Here is Azeez Al-Shair's All-22 hit against Trevor Lawrence.
— Jeremy Branham (@JeremyBranham)
A former one In San Francisco, 27-year-old Al-Shair signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Texans this offseason and was named team captain for 2024. In 10 games he is totaled 68 tackles, two sacks, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
The Texans (8-5) have this week off, But will return on December 15th to face the Miami Dolphins. The ban should be maintained, says Al-Shaair it will be able to Return to the season finale against the Titans.
