Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans is ejected for a dangerous hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, leading to a brawl and fan backlash. The NFL will review the incident, potentially resulting in a fine or suspension. Lawrence is being evaluated for a concussion, with Mac Jones stepping in as the backup.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is hitting the showers after his ejection against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13.Al-Shaair hits Lawrence in the head and neck area after he tries to slide for a first down. After the tackle, Jaguars tight end Evan Engram hits Al-Shaair, which leads to a brawl between both teams towards the Jacksonville sideline.As Al-Shaair was exiting the field, Jaguars fans pelted items on him for hitting Lawrence after the play.
With Lawrence being evaluated for a concussion, backup quarterback Mac Jones has entered the game for the Jaguars. Jones started the last two games in place of Lawrence after the former No. 1 overall pick suffered a shoulder injury.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021.
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