Texans livid at Azeez Al-Shaair suspension as GM slams 'hypocritical' NFL for ban on contact amid racism claim
1 month ago

Texans livid at Azeez Al-Shaair suspension as GM slams 'hypocritical' NFL for ban on contact amid racism claim

Daily Mail  

Furious Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio has dubbed the NFL 'hypocritical' and 'embarrassing' for issuing Azeez Al-Shaair a three-game suspension while heavily criticizing his on-field conduct. Texans GM Nick Caserio has branded the NFL 'hypocritical' after banning Azeez Al-Shaair The Texans GM first argued that their assessment of Al-Shaair's conduct 'couldn't be further from the truth' and that 'nobody has a lot of respect for that'. Al-Shaair has been hit with a three-game suspension after this brutal tackle on Trevor Lawrence He then had to be held back by his teammates as he tried to fight Jacksonville players But Caserio believes criticism of Al-Shaair's on-field conduct 'couldn't be further from the truth' Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch was recently ejected for a late hit against the Green Bay Packers only to return the following week, while LA Chargers safety Derwin James received a one-game suspension after an ejection for a similar offense back in September. Al-Shaair went for Tom Brady's throat during a 2022 clash while he was in San Francisco The linebacker has also come under fire for wearing a pro-Palestine message on his cleats A number of fans and analysts have taken aim at Al-Shaair after his dangerous tackle on Sunday, with Fox Sports' Michael Strahan insisting every defensive players 'knows not to do that'.

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League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence
1 month ago

League upholds 3-game suspension for Houston LB Azeez Al-Shaair following hit on Trevor Lawrence

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The NFL and the NFL players association upheld Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension without pay for repeated violations of player safety rules following his violent hit to the head of Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence, who sustained a concussion and is now on injured reserve. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious …

Houston Texans Linebacker Suspended 3 Games After Violent Hit To Head Of Jaguars Quarterback
1 month ago

Houston Texans Linebacker Suspended 3 Games After Violent Hit To Head Of Jaguars Quarterback

Huff Post  

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence slides down as Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair charges forward during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play and Al-Shaair was ejected from the game for the unecessary hit. via Associated Press HOUSTON — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the …

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence
1 month ago

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair suspended 3 games without pay after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence

Associated Press  

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. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan called the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.” “Video shows you …

Texans 'stand behind' Azeez Al-Shaair amid Trevor Lawrence tackle outrage, says head coach DeMeco Ryans
1 month ago

Texans 'stand behind' Azeez Al-Shaair amid Trevor Lawrence tackle outrage, says head coach DeMeco Ryans

Daily Mail  

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has come out in support of Azeez Al-Shaair amid outrage over his linebacker's vicious tackle on Trevor Lawrence. Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has come out in support of Azeez Al-Shaair Al-Shaair is set to be suspended by the NFL after this brutal hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence 'Unfortunately he hit a …

Azeez Al-Shaair's punishment revealed after vicious hit on Trevor Lawrence sparked Texans-Jaguars brawl
1 month, 1 week ago

Azeez Al-Shaair's punishment revealed after vicious hit on Trevor Lawrence sparked Texans-Jaguars brawl

Daily Mail  

Houston Texans star Azeez Al-Shaair is set to be suspended by the NFL over the vicious tackle which left Trevor Lawrence concussed and the football world outraged on Sunday. Azeez Al-Shaair is set to be suspended by the NFL after his brutal hit on Trevor Lawrence The Houston Texans linebacker will be punished for the illegal tackle that has sparked …

Video of Azeez Al-Shaair going for Tom Brady's throat goes viral after Trevor Lawrence hit left QB concussed
1 month, 1 week ago

Video of Azeez Al-Shaair going for Tom Brady's throat goes viral after Trevor Lawrence hit left QB concussed

Daily Mail  

Azeez Al-Shaair's hit that concussed Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is not the first controversial action taken on the gridiron by the current Houston Texans' linebacker. During his final season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2022, Al-Shaair went for Tom Brady's throat during a sack attempt. After Brady released the ball is when Al-Shaair wrapped his right hand around …

Houston’s Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville’s Lawrence that led to concussion
1 month, 1 week ago

Houston’s Al-Shaair apologizes for hit on Jacksonville’s Lawrence that led to concussion

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair took to X on Monday morning to apologize to Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence after his violent blow to the quarterback’s facemask led to him being carted off the field with a concussion. In the long post, Al-Shaair, who was ejected for the hit, first said he didn’t see Lawrence sliding until “it was too late” and …

Michael Strahan rips into ejected NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair after vicious hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'You don't do that'
1 month, 1 week ago

Michael Strahan rips into ejected NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair after vicious hit on Trevor Lawrence: 'You don't do that'

Daily Mail  

Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence was something every defensive player knows not to do, fumed Michael Strahan after the Houston Texans linebacker's vicious tackle sparked fury on Sunday. Michael Strahan was one of many left fuming with Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence Michael Strahan: Al-Shaair, I think he threw himself out the game. Strahan stressed that every defensive …

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair three-game suspension upheld following ‘unacceptable’ late hit on Jags QB Trevor Lawrence
1 month, 1 week ago

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair three-game suspension upheld following ‘unacceptable’ late hit on Jags QB Trevor Lawrence

CNN  

CNN — Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s appeal of his three-game suspension was upheld by hearing officer Ramon Foster, who was jointly appointed by the National Football League and NFL Players Association, the league announced on Wednesday. Al-Shaair was handed the suspension without pay by the league on Tuesday for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during …

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for late hit on Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence
1 month, 1 week ago

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair apologizes for late hit on Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence

New York Times  

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who left Sunday’s game with a concussion after the blow on a slide in the second quarter. Here is what Texans QB CJ Stroud had to say about Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence. Clark said Engram wasn’t ejected because his …

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