The Jacksonville Jaguars may have come up short against the Houston Texans on Sunday, but their players certainly pulled together after a huge hit that knocked out quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Lawrence was hit around the head and neck by Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shaair, resulting in a concussion. Lawrence was sliding during a scramble and Al Shair broke free and beat Lawrence.
The tackle caused a brief commotion that ended with Al Shail and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones being ejected from the game. Jaguars tight end Evan Engram also received a penalty for unnecessary roughness.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, jersey number 16, faces Houston Texans linebacker, jersey number 0, during the second quarter at Everbank Stadium on December 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. He slipped in front of Azeez al-Sha'a'il. (Nathan Ray Seebeck Iman Images)
Engram called Al Shayer's batted ball “dirty” and felt he had to defend Lawrence in that moment.
“It was just instinct,” he said. jaguars site. “It didn't feel like a clean hit, so I just went after him. I saw him slide and then I saw the hit. I knew it was wrong. I knew it was a dirty play. ”
Jaguars defensive end Josh Allen Hines didn't like the play either. He did not say whether Al Shail would be suspended.
“That was a stupid hit on his part,” Allenheins said. Via ESPN. “At the end of the day, he's just playing football, but again, we're changing the rules of how we play and looking at these things.
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shaair (#0) takes a late hit during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in New York. At that moment, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback #16 Trevor Lawrence slides and takes the ball down. Jacksonville, Florida. (Cory Perine/Florida Times Union)
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“We talk about these things. We know how to play football. A few years ago it would have been a great hit, but now it wasn't a good play for him. I sat there and thought, did he deserve a suspension? That wasn't my decision at that point.”
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said the incident was “a play that no one wants to see in our league.” He added that he expects the NFL to fine those involved in the brawl.
Texans head coach DeMeko Ryans lamented Al Sha'air's hit.
“It's unfortunate that we hit with Azeez,” he said. pro football talk. “That's not what we're coaching. We want to be smart in everything we do and make sure we don't hurt the team. … When the quarterback is down, we're more We just have to be smart. This was an unfortunate play. It doesn't represent anyone.'' Azeez is a smart player and a really great leader for us. We felt we were missing his presence, but his loss really affected us defensively.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (number 16) hits Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shaair (number 16) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, December 1, 2024. 0) and leaves the field in a cart. Located in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Rau)
“That's not what we coach. We didn't want to see a brawl or the aftermath. That's not what we should be doing. It's not representative of us. I spoke to Azeez and told him personally. I'm going to talk to him about it. We'll move forward from there.”
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Houston won the game 23-20.
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