Following a late hit by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair that resulted in Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffering a concussion, Al-Shaair has publicly apologized to Lawrence. He emphasized that he never intends to harm opponents and expressed regret over the incident.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson confirmed Lawrence is in concussion protocol, and discussions about his potential absence for the remainder of the season are ongoing. Jaguars players voiced their concerns about the hit, prioritizing Lawrence's well-being.