The NFL has upheld a three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair due to repeated violations of player safety rules, following a violent hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who is now on injured reserve with a concussion.

Al-Shaair's hit, described by NFL vice president Jon Runyan as 'unacceptable,' occurred during a recent game. Despite Houston's general manager Nick Caserio's defense of Al-Shaair, the league emphasized the need for player safety and consistent disciplinary measures.