Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair launched an announcement on Monday night time as he’s set to return to the workforce following a three-game suspension for an enormous hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Al-Shaair thanked Texans house owners Cal and Hannah McNair, normal supervisor Nick Caserio and head coach DeMeco Ryans, and others who defended him over the hit.
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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, reacts after being ejected towards the Jacksonville Jaguars within the second quarter at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 1, 2024. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Pictures)
“While so many jumped at the first opportunity to hop on the false narrative – that I’m a dirty player or bad person – the messages from all who stood by me were the only things keeping me mentally afloat during a time of isolation,” he stated.
He stated dropping management of the second “was an embarrassing and eye-opening moment” and expressed remorse over the way in which he dealt with himself.
Al-Shaair stated he met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and executives Troy Vincent and Jon Runyan. He made clear to them that he didn’t really feel like Runyan’s assertion about him earlier than the suspension was an excellent characterization. He stated their assembly was productive.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, slides down in entrance of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, within the second quarter at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 1, 2024. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Pictures)
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“Lastly, I’ll say that this world is full of negative people who can’t wait to tear you down, but if you move with love and compassion, the seeds of good you planted in others’ lives can grow into the very treat that shades you with comfort and compassion when you need it most,” he stated.
“I am a man of God, I am a leader, a warrior and a love. I am also a hell of a football player and I’m grateful to be back doing what I love.”
Al-Shaair shall be again for the Texans’ postseason run. Houston is on a two-game dropping streak.
The hit leveled on Lawrence basically value the Jaguars star the remainder of the season. He was dominated out of the sport with a concussion, and it was later decided he would endure surgical procedure on the shoulder he injured earlier within the yr.
Gamers struggle after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, hit Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a late hit in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer recreation on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Picture/John Raoux)
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Al-Shaair was hit with a suspension whereas Runyan referred to as the hit “unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.”
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