Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The suspension was issued by the NFL on Tuesday, December 3 after Al-Shaair made illegal contact with Lawrence’s head during a game between the Texans and Jaguars on Sunday,

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field and later ruled out with a concussion after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a late, hard hit while Lawrence was sliding in the second quarter of Sunday’s matchup.

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans defended linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair after his hit on J Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.