The NFL suspended Al-Shaair after his ejection for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Houston’s 23-20 victory on Sunday. Al-Shaair’s hit put Lawrence in the NFL’s concussion protocol and sparked a melee on the field. On Wednesday, Jacksonville placed Lawrence on injured reserve.
The Texans remain in the playoff hunt, but they’re inching closer to a higher draft pick following Week 13’s road win over the Jaguars.
The football world still has its eyes on the Houston Texans, and not because of their big win over the Jacksonville Jaguars this past weekend. While the club is
Al-Shaair will miss games against the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens during his suspension.
The Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was given a three-game suspension following a hit in Week 13 on Trevor Lawrence.
The NFL and the NFL players association are upholding Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules.
HOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair will serve a three-game suspension. His appeal was denied Wednesday. Al-Shaair made a late hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday's game.
Tom Brady was among the prominent current and former NFL players to react to the three-game suspension handed to Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
The NFL has announced a three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship.
Houston's former star defended the franchise's current defensive captain in an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show.
The Baltimore Ravens will be without one of their wide receivers against the New York Giants next week after Diontae Johnson was suspended one game