Azeez Al-Shaair responds to horrific late attack on Trevor Lawrence

The Houston Texans earned a narrow 23-20 victory over the jacksonville jaguars Sunday in a game overshadowed by a dangerous hit on the Jags quarterback Trevor Lorenzo.

The 25-year-old slipped to end a six-yard scramble when the linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair He connected with a fierce tackle, hitting Lawrence’s head and leaving the QB motionless on the ground. That late challenge sparked a brawl on the field. When the chaos had subsided, Al-Shaair was expelled for a illegal hit to the quarterback’s head and neck area.

On Monday morning, Al-Shaair broke his silence and published a statement on social networks in which he stated that “I didn’t really see it slide until it was too late.”, adding that “everything happens in the blink of an eye.”

“To Trevor, I sincerely apologize for what ended up happening. “We spoke before the game and I told you it was great to see you back on the field and I wished you the best,” Al-Shaair added.

How long will Trevor Lawrence be out after a concussion?

By Sunday afternoon, Lawrence was back home, having escaped the worst potential medical implications. Lawrence was lying face down on the ground when the fight broke out just a few feet away from him. Fortunately, a A quick-thinking official knelt to protect him. of the fight that followed.

Once tensions calmed, Lawrence was taken off the field in a stroller, riding in the upright front seat, and the Jaguars announced he was out of the game due to a concussion.

Lawrence will now be subjected to The NFL’s Five-Step Concussion Protocol to establish when he will be able to return to competitive action. This process encompasses a gradual return to sporting activities and concludes with an evaluation by a team doctor and an independent neurological consultant.

Sometimes players can return within days, as Patrick Mahomes did during the playoffs in 2021. However, if players continue to feel the effects of the concussion, they usually report headaches, loss of mobility – can keep them on the sidelines for weeks or even months.

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