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Trevor Lawrence injured on ugly hit by Azeez Al-Shaair that sparked brawl between Jaguars, Texans
Trevor Lawrence Injured After a Brutal Hit from Aziz Al-Shaair; Brawl Breaks Out Between Jaguars and Texans
So on Sunday, he was carted off the field following what appeared to be a very nasty injury by Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair. Dropping Lawrence to the ground triggered an immediate brawl between the two teams, leaving Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrion Jones ejected from the game. Jaguars tight end Evan Engram was also flagged for unnecessary roughness for his part in the brawl.
What Caused the Hit and Fight?
It was the second quarter of the game, where Houston had taken a 6-0 lead. Lawrence was under duress on second-and-7 just across the 50. He was pretty close to the line of gain when he attempted to slide. As Lawrence slid, Al-Shaair dove headlong and delivered a forceful blow to Lawrence’s upper body. A penalty flag was thrown immediately. Al-Shaair protested the penalty, but shortly afterward, Engram shoved him, sparking a brawl that spilled onto the Jaguars’ sideline.
Injury and Departure from the Field
After the hit, Lawrence remained on the ground for a while before eventually being helped off the field and carted away. He suffered a head injury, which led to him being ruled out for the rest of the game. Backup quarterback Mac Jones took over for Lawrence, continuing the game for Jacksonville.
Second Scuffle and Symbol of Team Unity
Following the initial fight, Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff approached Al-Shaair, and another minor altercation broke out. Al-Shaair was escorted off the field by police officers and Texans staff members. During this exit, Al-Shaair engaged in a verbal exchange with fans, and objects were thrown at him, according to reports.
Postgame Reactions
After the game, Lawrence tweeted that he was home and “feeling better.” Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard spoke about the unity of the team, praising Jones for coming to Lawrence’s defense during the melee. Evan Engram referred to the contact as “dirty,” explaining that he felt an instinctual urge to stand up for his quarterback, as the hit did not appear clean.
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud voiced his support for Al-Shaair. According to him, Al-Shaair did not intend to injure Lawrence and wished a speedy recovery to Lawrence. Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson ripped the hit, calling it ” a play that has no business in our league.”
Conclusion
That incident proved the issue as showing that from a dirty hit-and the ensuing fight challenged the game, its unity, and spirit. The injury to Trevor Lawrence raised eyebrows, and both players and coaches showed solidarity with their teammate. However, it is expected that soon enough Lawrence will recover and return to action.
FAQs
Q.1. What happens to Trevor Lawrence during the match against Texans?
A.1 Trevor Lawrence, quarterback of Jacksonville Jaguars, suffered a hard hit from Azeez Al-Shaair of Houston Texans. In course of the play, the hit caused Lawrence to collapse on the ground, and had to be carted off with a head injury.
Q.2. What ignited the fight among Jaguars and Texans?
A.2 Due to the blow to Trevor Lawrence, a huge brawling erupted between both teams. An aggressive tackle by Azeez Al-Shaair was the reason behind this. It involved some players of Jaguars such as Evan Engram and Jarrian Jones in the tussle. The scene became worse, and Al-Shaair and Jones were found ejected from the match.
Q.3. Was the hit on Trevor Lawrence legal?
A.3 The head-first dive into Lawrence’s upper body and the subsequent slide elicited calls of “dirty” from many, including Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, who deemed Al-Shaair’s actions needlessly aggressive and meriting a penalty.
