Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, issued a letter to Azeez Al-Shaair outlining the reasons for his suspension. Runyan emphasized Al-Shaair's repeated violations of player safety rules and noted the seriousness of the illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence, which struck the quarterback in the head/neck area after he had already begun his slide. Runyan's comments reflect the league's commitment to enforcing rules designed to protect player safety and promote sportsmanship.

Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, outlined Al-Shaair's suspension, labeling the hit on Trevor Lawrence as 'unacceptable' and a serious violation of player safety rules. Runyan emphasized Al-Shaair's history of personal fouls and unsportsmanlike conduct, stating that his actions jeopardize the health and safety of players.

Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, announced Azeez Al-Shaair's three-game suspension for repeated violations of player safety rules. In his letter to Al-Shaair, Runyan condemned the violent hit on Trevor Lawrence as "unacceptable" and a serious breach of playing rules, emphasizing that Al-Shaair had time and space to avoid such contact. Runyan also criticized Al-Shaair's behavior following the hit, which escalated into a brawl, and expressed concern over Al-Shaair's disregard for the health and safety of players, stating it does not reflect the core values of the NFL.

Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, issued the three-game suspension to Azeez Al-Shaair for the hit on Trevor Lawrence. He emphasized that Al-Shaair delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area when he had the opportunity to avoid contact. Runyan criticized Al-Shaair's actions during and after the incident, which included engaging in a brawl and escalating the situation by pulling a player down by the facemask. He expressed concern over Al-Shaair's repeated violations of personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules, stating that such behavior jeopardizes the health and safety of players and does not reflect the core values of the NFL.

Jon Runyan, NFL VP of Football Operations, issued a statement regarding Azeez Al-Shaair's suspension, expressing concern over his lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game. He emphasized that such disregard for NFL rules jeopardizes the health and safety of players and will not be tolerated.