As part of an announcement Tuesday that Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville

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."

The NFL suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for three games for his hit on Trevor Lawrence, which resulted in a concussion for the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback, the league announced Tuesday.

The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

The Houston Texans improved to 8-5 on the regular season after surviving a scare in a 23-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans, who had lost four of their past six games coming into Sunday’s showdown, improved to 4-1 in the AFC South division.

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

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

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.

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