A brutal tackle by Azeez Al-Shaair (Houston Texans) on Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), who suffered a concussion, caused a massive fight on the field and the fans present at EverBank Stadium throwing objects at the Texans player.
Azeez Al-Shaair gave Trevor Lawrence a concussion with an illegal hit during the Texans’ 20-23 win over the JaguarsAP
The play left Lawrence lying face up on the grass with his arms stiff, a sign of a concussion.
Azeez Al-Shaair gave Trevor Lawrence a concussion with an illegal hit during the Texans’ 20-23 win over the JaguarsAP
Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected and the Texans won the game 20-23.
Incidents in the Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFLAP
Jaguars and Texans condemn Al-Shaair hit that caused shock to Lawrence
Coaches Doug Pederson of the Jacksonville Jaguars and DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans criticized Azeez Al-Shaair for the illegal hit that caused a concussion on Trevor Lawrence.
“It’s a play that has no place in our league. I have a lot of respect for Coach Ryans. I know he doesn’t coach his team that way. We don’t coach our team that way,” Pederson said angrily.
“It was unfortunate. It’s not what we train, nor does it represent who Al-Shaair is as a player. We want to be smart in everything we do and not hurt anyone. We didn’t want to have that fight, it’s not what we do,” endorsed DeMeco Ryans.