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Texans’ Leadership Backs Azeez Al-Shaair Following NFL’s Harsh Suspension

by camwrites
December 3, 2024
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Texans’ Leadership Backs Azeez Al-Shaair Following NFL’s Harsh Suspension

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On Sunday, during the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans game, there was a scary moment when Trevor Lawrence suffered a concussion on a late hit by defensive player Azeez Al-Shaair.

The hit sparked a strong reaction from the Jaguars players on the field, their sidelines, and fans in the stands. It took approximately 15 minutes for the situation to calm down, for Lawrence to regain consciousness and make it onto the medical cart, and for Al-Shaair to be ejected before the game resumed.

This incident isn’t the first time the Texans’ linebacker has faced criticism for his hits on quarterbacks. However, the forceful collision between Lawrence and Al-Shaair caused outrage across the league.

This morning, the NFL announced a three-game suspension without pay for Al-Shaair. The league described the hit as “unacceptable” and cited the linebacker’s “continued disregard” for safety as grounds for the suspension.

The Houston Texans’ front office expressed frustration with the league’s statements, suggesting that labeling a player as a “headhunter” or “dirty player” can affect how they are officiated and judged by the public.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans addressed the media on Monday, stating that the team fully supports Al-Shaair through the disciplinary process. He also defended defensive players, arguing that quarterbacks sliding late often puts defenders in difficult situations.

“We’re not intentionally trying to hurt anyone,” Ryans told reporters. “But I think there’s an overreaction when someone gets hurt. We just have to look at it from all perspectives.

“A lot of the quarterbacks in this day and age try to take advantage of the rule where they slide late to get an extra yard. And now, as a defender, a lot of onus is on you, right?”

Ryans added, “Unfortunately, Trevor got hurt. We hope Trevor is OK.”

Texans General Manager Nick Caserio also voiced his frustration, particularly with the league’s characterization of Al-Shaair.

“(A player that) doesn’t play football the right way or is not coachable couldn’t be further from the truth,” Caserio said. “When you make these statements and accusations, and then you paint a picture of a player, quite frankly, nobody has a lot of respect for that.”

Caserio’s strong defense of Al-Shaair comes as the linebacker faces his third fine of the season. While Al-Shaair is being suspended and criticized, some argue that NFL players are regularly fined for minor infractions.

The situation remains contentious, and it will be interesting to see how the NFL responds to the statements made by Ryans and Caserio as the disciplinary process continues.

Nick Caserio is fired up about the suspension of Azeez Al-Shaair @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/7hx9cAlCY7

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 3, 2024

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