Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Defends His ‘Villain’ Status After Injuring Trevor Lawrence
Read the room a bit. NFL defender Azeez Al-Shaair is showing a serious lack of class or intelligence in the aftermath of committing a reckless, much-debated hit on Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence.
Al-Shaair, a linebacker for the Texans, knocked Lawrence out of Sunday's game with a forceful and illegal hit to the QB's head.
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As a follow-up … late Wednesday, Al-Shaair responded to the backlash he's received by posting a ridiculously dumb message pointed at his haters.
Mind you, Al-Shaair received a three-game suspension by the NFL for his hit.
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides down in front of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) in the second quarter in the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
"IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, ILL BE YOUR VILLAIN!" Al-Shaair posted on X, including a middle finger emoji and a Joker card.
He showed no remorse for his hard hit on the Jaguars quarterback and lacked self-awareness by embracing a victim mentality.
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Instead of taking accountability for his bad hit and retreating into hiding until his suspension ends, Al-Shaair is riling up his critics in a losing battle for the player.
Trevor Lawrence was concussed and suffered a shoulder injury as a result of Al-Shaair's hit.
Week 13's game against the Houston Texans marked Lawrence's return after he missed two games due to a similar injury.
The former first-overall pick will require surgery for his re-injured shoulder.
Al-Shaair is suspended for the next three games without pay. The NFL decided to suspend Al-Shaair based on a "history" of dirty hits, which included a rough tackle on Bears QB Caleb Williams this season. He is eligible to return in Week 18 (including a bye).
Now, Al-Shaair feels he's been wrongly punished after concussing Lawrence and seriously injuring his shoulder.
The Texans linebacker previously posted a public apology to Lawrence after experiencing backlash for his hit. Al-Shaair's apology to Trevor Lawrence also raised eyebrows after referencing "racism" and "Islamophobia" in apologizing for an objectively illegal hit.
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans points to the Jacksonville Jaguars bench after a fight and being ejected during the second quarter of a game at EverBank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Criticism of Al-Shaair did not call out his identity, just his concussion-inducing tackle on Lawrence, who is now out for the season as a direct consequence.
"Posting the joker is on par considering how much of a clown you are," one fan responded to Al-Shaair on X.
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