Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended for Illegal Hit

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair returned to practice following a three-game suspension for a hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence that resulted in a concussion. Al-Shaair criticized the NFL's disciplinary letter, which labeled him as lacking sportsmanship, and expressed his discontent over what he perceived as a 'false narrative' about his character. He stated that he had a productive meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and other league executives during his suspension, where he acknowledged the carelessness of his actions post-ejection and emphasized his respect for player safety. Al-Shaair reflected on the incident as an 'embarrassing and eye-opening moment' and vowed to learn and grow from the experience. He also apologized to Lawrence for the hit, and his future participation in games appears assured as he prepares to play in Week 18.