After Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair injured Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a harmful hit on Sunday, soccer followers have unearthed outdated clips of a few of his different questionable hits.
In a compilation video posted by the X account @NFL_Memes, it reveals different harmful actions by the linebacker over the course of his profession which included one occasion the place he wrapped his hand round Tom Brady’s throat throughout a play.
That specific occasion occurred whereas Al-Shaair was with the 49ers and Brady was in his ultimate 12 months with the Buccaneers in 2022.
Another clip confirmed a separate incident by which he may clearly be seen throwing a punch at Bears working again Roschon Johnson after the whistle in a recreation earlier this 12 months.
The newest incident occurred throughout the second quarter of Sunday’s recreation by which the Texans defeated the Jaguars.
Lawrence had began sliding after the Jags QB opted to run with the ball.
As Lawrence slid, Al-Shaair got here in with the hit that received the quarterback within the head and compelled him to depart the sport with a concussion.
The hit kicked off a melee between the 2 groups and Al-Shaair was ejected.
More self-discipline is anticipated to come back from the incident for Al-Shaair.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday that it’s “anticipated” that he might be suspended for the hit, although it wasn’t clear for a way lengthy.
Al-Shaair issued a prolonged assertion on Monday through social media apologizing to Lawrence, whereas additionally criticizing the media and “racist” followers.
“To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up taking place. Before the sport we spoke and I advised you the way it was nice to see you again out on the sector and wished you properly. I might by no means wish to see any participant damage due to a success I placed on them particularly one which’s deemed ‘late’ or ‘pointless,’” a part of the assertion learn.
