Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair takes attempt at ‘racist and Islamophobic enthusiasts’ in apology for collision on Trevor Lawrence


Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair penniless his quiet on Monday morning upcoming he gained complaint for the collision he placed on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, which left him with a concussion.

Al-Shaair additionally took a shot at journalists and those that scrutinized him for his pro-Palestinian cleats within the aftermath of the collision.

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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, is held again through Houston Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, #39, upcoming being ejected towards the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second one quarter at EverBank Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Photographs)

“I’ve always played the game as hard as I could. Never with the intent to harm anyone and anybody that knows me knows that. My goal is to hit you as hard as I can then I pray you’re still able to get up and play the next play,” he stated in a observation. “And when the game is over go home to your family unharmed because it’s not personal! It’s just competition. We both are trying to do the same thing which is provide for our families!

“I surely didn’t see him sliding till it used to be too overdue. And all of it occurs within the blink of an ocular. To Trevor I surely ask for forgiveness to you for what ended up taking place. Ahead of the sport we spoke and I instructed you the way it used to be admirable to goodbye again out at the ground and wanted you smartly. I might by no means need t see any participant harm on account of a collision I placed on them particularly person who’s deemed ‘late’ or ‘unnecessary.’ To the remains of his teammates I will for sure perceive you having his again and protecting him in a condition like that.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, slides in entrance of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, all through the primary part of an NFL soccer sport on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photograph/John Raoux)

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“To the rest of the people who I’ve been called every single name in the book from reporters with their hands ready for a story to find their villain, to racist and Islamophobic fans and people, you don’t know my heart nor my character which I don’t need to prove to any of you. God knows my intentions and anyone who has been a teammate or friend of mine knows my heart.”

Al-Shaair used to be ejected from the Texans’ 23-20 win over the Jaguars on account of the collision to Lawrence’s head and neck section. It sparked a brawl, which resulted in the ejection of Jacksonville cornerback Jarrian Jones.

Jaguars players defended Lawrence and known as Al-Shaair’s collision “dirty.”

Lawrence gave a fitness replace then Sunday.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, slides for a i’m sick as Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, #0, makes a overdue collision all through the second one quarter of an NFL soccer matchup on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Corey Perrine/Florida Instances-Union)

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“Thank you to everyone who has reached out / been praying for me,” he wrote on X. “I’m home and feeling better. Means a lot, thank you all.”

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