SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after Trevor Lawrence hit

Texans linebacker Azeez Al Shaair made the comments Monday after taking a dangerous hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in Sunday's game. In a long message shared on his Instagram Stories, Al Shair apologized to Lawrence, saying in part that he had “always played the game to the best of his ability” and that he […]

Jaguars players rip Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair for ‘dumb hit’ on Trevor Lawrence

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 […]

Pass rusher Azeez Ojulari relieved he wasn’t traded by Giants

Azeez Ojulari didn't have to pack up his apartment on Tuesday night, so he can be healthy for the rest of the season. The NFL trade deadline ended without the Giants releasing the 24-year-old pass rusher for a draft pick, ending weeks of speculation that was hard to ignore. “It's nice not having to move,” […]

Giants’ Azeez Ojulari turns in ‘electric’ performance vs. Bengals

The opportunity presented itself and Azeez Ojulari answered it. On Sunday night, in the Giants' first game since outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeau underwent wrist surgery and was placed on injured reserve, Ojulari made his first start and had his most extensive performance of the season, making four tackles and two sacks. (and should have added […]

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair throws punch after Bears come to Caleb Williams’ defense

Bears players were upset that Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shail had punched quarterback Caleb Williams as he was going out of bounds, leading to a scuffle with Al-Shail punching Williams. Neither Al-Shire nor any other player was called for unnecessary roughness or any other conduct during the exchange, which took place midway through the third quarter […]