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Jacksonville Jaguars head professor Doug Pederson defended his group on Wednesday next a controversial brawl in opposition to the Houston Texans.
Nearest Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence took an unlawful accident on a slide through Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, chaos beggarly out at the grassland when Jaguars gamers spoke back bodily to Al-Shaair’s accident, sparking a violent melee between the 2 groups.
Jaguars tight finish Evan Engram used to be the primary participant visible pushing and shoving Al-Shaair next the accident, earlier than more than one alternative Jacksonville gamers adopted swimsuit.
Pederson denied the perception that his gamers had been “going after” any one.
“We’re not out to hurt anybody. We’re not out to ruin careers. We’re out to win a football game and play hard within the rules. That’s our job. That’s how we coach it, that’s how we play it,” Pederson stated at a group press convention.
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Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) slides ailing in entrance of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) in the second one quarter in the second one quarter at EverBank Stadium. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Photographs)
“If they’re asking or suggesting we go after someone, we’re not doing that. Flat out, we are not doing that. It’s not how I coach. It’s not how I’m going to coach these teams, these players. We’re just going to go out and do our jobs. Play hard, play fast, play physical within the rules.”
Pederson additionally stated that he used to be “a little surprised” that Houston professor DeMeco Ryans blamed Jacksonville’s sideline for escalating the brawl.
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Avid gamers battle next Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) accident Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence with a past due accident all through the primary part of an NFL soccer sport Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Picture/John Raoux)
Al-Shaair used to be suspended through the NFL with out pay for 3 video games for repeated violations of participant protection regulations following the accident to Lawrence’s head, which brought about the quarterback’s 2nd concussion in not up to a pace.
Al-Shaair additionally spoke out in opposition to “racist and Islamophobic fans,” within the aftermath of the society reaction to the incident.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) talks to Jaguars head professor Doug Pederson all through the second one part of an NFL soccer sport in opposition to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Picture/Chris Szagola)
“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 commentary. “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 in fact didn’t see him sliding till it used to be too past due. And all of it occurs within the blink of an sight. To Trevor I in fact express regret to you for what ended up going down. Sooner than the sport we spoke and I informed you the way it used to be splendid to adios again out at the grassland and needed you smartly. I’d by no means need t see any participant harm as a result of a accident I placed on them particularly one who’s deemed ‘late’ or ‘unnecessary.’ To the remainder of his teammates I will certainly perceive you having his again and protecting him in a condition like that.
In the meantime, Lawrence used to be put on injured retain on Wednesday, successfully finishing his season.
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