NFL Suspends Azeez Al-Shaair for Three Games

NFL linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans has been suspended without pay for three games due to a violent hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in Lawrence suffering a concussion. The suspension was announced by NFL vice president Jon Runyan, who pointed to Al-Shaair's history of repeated violations of player safety rules, including previous fines for personal fouls. The hit occurred as Lawrence slid to the ground, after which Al-Shaair led with his forearm and helmet, causing significant concern among players and officials. Following the incident, Al-Shaair was ejected from the game and engaged in a physical confrontation with opposing players. He has expressed remorse for the incident and plans to appeal the suspension. If the suspension is upheld, Al-Shaair would be eligible to return in Week 18.