Azeez Al-Shaair Accepts 'Villain' Label After Suspension for Lawrence Hit
TL;DR
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair's three-game suspension for a hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has been upheld by the NFL. The hit resulted in a concussion for Lawrence, who is now on injured reserve. Al-Shaair, who has a history of controversial plays, expressed his acceptance of the 'villain' role on social media, despite having apologized to Lawrence earlier. He will miss upcoming games against the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens.
- Azeez Al-Shaair Embraces 'Villain' Role in Social Media Post After Suspension Upheld Sports Illustrated
- Jags QB Lawrence to IR, likely ending his season ESPN
- Azeez Al-Shaair's hit on Trevor Lawrence was a mistake, not a sign of a bad person | Estes Tennessean
- Texans OLB Azeez Al-Shaair's three-game suspension upheld following appeal NFL.com
- Azeez Al-Shaair defiantly says he’ll be ‘your villain’ after NFL upholds ban for brutal Trevor Lawrence hit New York Post
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