JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-shaair will be suspended three games for the vicious hit he laid on Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans defended Azeez Al-Shaair after the linebacker was ejected from Sunday’s game for throwing a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides down as Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) charges forward during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Lawrence was injured on the play and Al-Shaair was ejected from the game for the unecessary hit. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP