The NFL announced on Tuesday a three-game suspension without pay for linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, of the Houston Texans, due to the illegal hit that caused a concussion to quarterback Trevor ...
Jon Runyan, NFL vice president of football operations, announced that Al-Shaair would be suspended without pay ... I would never want to see any player hurt because of a hit I put on them ...
The NFL suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez ... violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship,” including during Sunday’s game.
The NFL has suspended Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair three games for repeated violations of player safety rules after his hit to the head of Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.
The new policies include changes to testing procedures, fines and other discipline associated with violations of both the performance-enhancing drug policy and the policy on substances of abuse.