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.

The NFL has suspended Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair three games for a hit he delivered against Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, giving him a concussion and knocking him out of last Sunday's game. The league's decision to give him three games was also impacted by the brawl that ensued after the game.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been suspended three games for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The suspension was issued by the NFL on Tuesday, December 3 after Al-Shaair made illegal contact with Lawrence’s head during a game between the Texans and Jaguars on Sunday,