Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without spend for 3 video games Tuesday for duplicated infractions of gamer security guidelines following his violent hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in a concussion. Al-Shaair’s penalty was revealed by NFL vice president of football operations Jon Runyan. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan kept in mind that he has actually had several offenses for individual fouls and sportsmanship-related guidelines offenses in current seasons. Back in the beginning lineup after missing out on 2 video games with a sprained left shoulder, Lawrence rushed left on a second-and-7 play in the 2nd quarter of Houston’s 23-20 win on Sunday. He started a slide before Al-Shaair raised his lower arm and let loose on the helpless quarterback. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “inappropriate and a major offense of the playing guidelines”. “Video reveals you striking the head/neck location of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he plainly decreases in a feet-first slide,” Runyan composed. “You led with your lower arm and helmet and provided a strong blow to the head/neck location of your challenger when you had time and area to prevent such contact.” Al-Shaair is appealing the suspension, according to an individual with understanding of the choice. The individual talked to the Associated Press on condition of privacy since the appeal is pending. Houston basic supervisor Nick Caserio protected Al-Shaair and stated he does not think the league is utilizing consistency in providing penalties like these. “I most likely promote a great deal of groups, not just the Houston Texans, however I believe that’s all groups request is consistency from the league,” he stated. “And I ‘d state in this circumstance, rather honestly, there’s no consistency at all relative to the level of discipline that’s been bied far.” Caserio indicated other gamers who have actually been ejected for prohibited hits this season who have actually either not been suspended or just suspended for one video game. If the suspension is supported, Al-Shaair will not be qualified to go back to Houston’s active lineup till after the group’s Christmas Day video game versus the Baltimore Ravens. Al-Shaair has a base pay of $1.5 m this season, implying it will cost him about $265,000 if the three-game suspension is maintained. Lawrence clenched both fists after the hit– motions constant with what’s described as the “fencing action”, which can be typical after a distressing brain injury. He was on the ground for a number of minutes as colleagues concerned his defense and mobbed Al-Shaair in what intensified into a brawl. As Al-Shaair was leaving the field after being ejected, fans began shrieking at him. Jaguars experienced guard Brandon Scherff participated in, triggering another run-in with Al-Shaair. Texans colleague Will Anderson got Al-Shaair and was accompanying him off the field when a fan tossed a water bottle and struck Anderson in the helmet. The fan was later on ejected. Runyan likewise detailed Al-Shaair’s habits after the hit in revealing the suspension. “After the unlawful hit, you continued to participate in a brawl, which you intensified when you pulled a challenger to the ground by his facemask,” he composed. “After the referee revealed that you were disqualified for the hit and your unsportsmanlike acts, you eliminated your helmet and reengaged with your challenger while strolling down and throughout the field, which began another physical fight near completion zone.” This is the 3rd time this season Al-Shaair has actually been penalized by the league. Recently, he was flagged and later on fined $11,255 for a late hit out of bounds on Titans running back Tony Pollard. He was fined previously this year after he punched Bears running back Roschon Johnson on the sideline in Week 2. That happened throughout a scuffle that began after his tough shot on quarterback Caleb Williams near the sideline wasn’t flagged. “Your absence of sportsmanship and regard for the video game of football and all those who play, coach, and delight in viewing it, is unpleasant and does not show the core worths of the NFL,” Runyan informed Al-Shaair in the letter. “Your continued neglect for NFL playing guidelines puts the health and wellness of both you and your challengers in jeopardy and will not be endured.” Caserio was outraged by that part of Runyan’s letter. “The most crucial thing is the health and wellness of the gamers and the health and well being of Trevor and ideally Trevor is going to be okay,” Caserio stated. “But to speak on Azeez’s intentionality about what he meant to do and a few of the remarks that have actually been made rather honestly, it’s humiliating. We’re going to support Azeez. We like whatever about him. We’re happy he’s a part of this group.” Al-Shaair said sorry to Lawrence in a long post on X on Monday, where he stated he didn’t see Lawrence moving up until “it was far too late” which it took place “in the blink of an eye” before stating he was sorry for the hit. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson stated Sunday it was a play that “actually has no company remaining in our league,” and stated Monday that the group is thinking about shutting Lawrence down for the season. Previous Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman was suspended for 3 video games for consistently breaching gamer security guidelines last November. His suspension was lowered to 2 video games following an appeal. Kareem Jackson had a suspension for consistently breaching gamer security lowered from 4 video games to 2 video games in 2015 while betting the Denver Broncos. He was suspended once again for 4 video games later on in the season which suspension was promoted.
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 video games for violent hit on Lawrence
