Azeez Al-Shaair suspension: NFL weighed banning Texans LB for rest of regular season for Trevor Lawrence hit
The NFL suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games for his blow to the head on a sliding Trevor Lawrence last week, and on Wednesday night that suspension was upheld upon appeal.
NFL comes to decision on Azeez Al-Shaair's suspension appeal
Al-Shaair, the Texans’ defensive captain, tried to appeal the suspension on Wednesday in a meeting with former NFL offensive lineman Ramon Foster. After further review, Foster upheld the length, meaning Al-Shaair won’t return until Week 18’s season finale against the Tennessee Titans.
Here’s what one NFL coach said to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit against Trevor Lawrence.
HOUSTON – Inside the Texans’ locker room there’s unvarnished and strong support for suspended linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair in ...
A devout Muslim who fasts during Ramadan even when he's training, the Houston Texans starting player's brutal tackle on ...
Parsons claims his style of play won't change because of the ruling, but he is asking for more clarity from league ...
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