The NFL's vice president of football operations said the league deemed the hit "unacceptable" and that Al-Shaair's "continued disregard" for rules governing player safety "will not be tolerated."

Houston’s Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended by the NFL without pay for three games Tuesday for repeated violations of player safety rules following his hit to the head of Jacksonville’s

The NFL has announced a three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for repeated violations of rules intended to protect the health and safety of players and promote sportsmanship.

Shaair went in on a tackle leading with his forearm, resulting in Lawrence's head slamming against the grass at EverBank Field. Jaguars tight end Evan Engram shoved Al-Shaair after the play, and a brawl between the two teams ensued.

Houston Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended for 3 games following a controversial hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games for his late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawerence.

Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his shot on Trevor Lawrence, who left Sunday's game with a concussion after the blow on a slide.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was handed a three-game suspension without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday’s game.

Former San Francisco 49ers and current Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday as a result of his illegal hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

In defending Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker's late hit on Trevor Lawrence, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans undermined the NFL's player safety rules.