Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended 3 Games Without Pay After Violent Hit on Trevor Lawrence

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended 3 Games Without Pay After Violent Hit on Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during the first half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., on Dec. 1, 2024. John Raoux/AP Photo
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HOUSTON—Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his violent hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which led to a concussion.

Al-Shaair’s punishment was announced by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan noted that he has had multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.