Will Azeez Al-Shaair Receive a Fine or Suspension After Giving Trevor Lawrence a Concussion?

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As a long-time NFL fan with a deep appreciation for the game and its players, I am deeply troubled by the incident involving Azeez Al-Shaair and Trevor Lawrence. Having witnessed numerous games over the years, I have come to understand that while passion and intensity are crucial elements of our beloved sport, player safety must always be prioritized.

Calls for Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to receive a fine and a lengthy suspension have been raised after his devastating hit to Trevor Lawrence. In the match between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 1, Al-Shaair was ejected after he dove into Lawrence with his forearm while the quarterback slid onto the ground. Lawrence suffered a concussion and laid on the ground for several minutes, while an altercation between the two teams escalated. Here’s what could happen to Al-Shaair as a penalty for his illegal hit.

Will Al-Shaair be fined or suspended after his hit against Trevor Lawrence?

As a gamer, I’m bracing myself for potential consequences following my tough tackle on Trevor Lawrence. There’s a strong chance I might face a hefty fine, and an extended ban isn’t entirely off the table either.

Based on ESPN’s report, it appears that Al-Shaair has previously been fined this year. Specifically, during Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season, he was penalized $11,817 for throwing a punch at Roschon Johnson, a Chicago Bears running back. With his previous penalty for unnecessary roughness in mind, the NFL might impose a harsher penalty on Al-Shaair due to this recent incident.

According to Conor Orr from Sports Illustrated, there’s a strong case for Al-Shaair being suspended for the rest of the season. He argues that such a decision would underscore the NFL’s stance on the issue, and this situation presents the league with a chance to prevent the misuse of equipment from happening in a potential playoff game.

On Monday’s update on X (previously known as Twitter), Al-Shaair expressed his apologies regarding the incident, saying, “To Trevor, I sincerely apologize for what transpired.” He clarifies that he never intends any player to be injured due to a hit he initiated, particularly one deemed as “late” or “unwarranted.

Regarding Lawrence, on December 1st, he posted an update saying that he’s currently at home and feeling much improved.

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2024-12-02 20:40