Lawrence was ruled out of the remainder of the game due to head injury.
Sunday Night Football turned fiery during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ clash with the Houston Texans when a controversial hit by Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence led to an on-field brawl. The incident, which occurred in the second quarter, left Lawrence seriously injured and the 25-year-old had to be carted off the field.
On a second-and-seven play, Lawrence scrambled to his left and began sprinting. As he slid to avoid contact near the first-down marker, Al-Shaair delivered a crushing hit that left Lawrence lying stiff on the field.
The hit immediately escalated into a full-blown melee. Jaguars tight end Evan Engram confronted Al-Shaair, leading to a huge brawl between both teams.
Officials later ejected Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones for the fallout.
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NFL fans quickly took to social media, calling for Al-Shaair to face severe punishment, including a possible ban.
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While Al-Shaair’s ejection was immediate, the league is expected to review the incident further. According to NFL rules, intentional hits could result in fines or suspensions. Given the severity of the incident, Al-Shaair could face suspension or a fine.
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