A three-game suspension for Azeez Al-Shaair delivering a late hit to a sliding Trevor Lawrence would be a bit of a shock.
But it’s not just that hit that the NFL cited as the reason for the multi-game suspension after Al-Shaair wrote an apology on Monday.
NFL VP of Football Operations Jon Runyan pointed out Al-Shaair engaging in more dangerous and unsportsmanlike behavior after his ejection, while also noting “multiple offenses for personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules violations in recent seasons.”
So it’s clearly a message that this was the last straw and this needed to be addressed with more than just one game away from the Houston Texans. Makes sense, especially when you see videos like this one:
Azeez Al-Shaair try not to be a dirty player challenge (impossible) pic.twitter.com/PI30RkpMr7
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) December 2, 2024
Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended Three Games: https://t.co/U4nRmEwWMd pic.twitter.com/JYYndFvUEI
— NFL345 (@NFL345) December 3, 2024