{"id":2376640,"date":"2024-12-05T11:46:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texans-azeez-al-shaair-doubles-down-on-free-palestine-and-allah-as-he-vows-to-be-a-villain\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T11:47:21","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:47:21","slug":"texans-azeez-al-shaair-doubles-down-on-free-palestine-and-allah-as-he-vows-to-be-a-villain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texans-azeez-al-shaair-doubles-down-on-free-palestine-and-allah-as-he-vows-to-be-a-villain\/","title":{"rendered":"Texans&#8217; Azeez Al-Shaair Doubles Down on \u2018Free Palestine&#8217; and &#8216;Allah&#8217; as He Vows to Be a &#8216;Villain\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftexans-azeez-al-shaair-doubles-down-on-free-palestine-and-allah-as-he-vows-to-be-a-villain%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2376640&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans\u2062 received a three-game \u200dsuspension for a hit that concussed \u2063Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during a recent game.Al-Shaair&#8217;s \u2062controversial play\u200d occurred while\u200b Lawrence was sliding to the ground, \u2064leading to his \u200cejection. despite his \u200battempts to appeal the suspension, it \u2062was upheld by the NFL, which cited his\u2063 &#8220;continued\u200c disregard&#8221; for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nfl-suspends-texans-azeez-al-shaair-for-brutal-hit-on-qb-trevor-lawrence\/\" title=\"NFL Suspends Texans&#039; Azeez Al-Shaair for Brutal Hit on QB Trevor Lawrence\">player safety rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Following the\u200d suspension announcement, Al-Shaair expressed \u2062defiance on social \u200dmedia, indicating he \u200dis willing to embrace a villainous role. His <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">post included provocative images<\/a> and \u2063a message about finding strength in adversity.\u200c Responses from fans and\u200b former players have been mixed; while some support Al-Shaair&#8217;s stance, others\u2064 criticize his actions and the publicity surrounding \u200dthem.<\/p>\n<p>Former Texan J.J. Watt \u2063remarked that while punishment was warranted, the severity of\u2062 the suspension seemed excessive when compared to other \u2064disciplinary actions\u200d in \u200dthe league. As the situation unfolds, \u200cit draws attention to \u200cthe league&#8217;s player safety\u2063 policies and the consistency of enforced penalties.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair of the Houston Texans lashed out at the world Wednesday in the aftermath of his suspension for his hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.<\/p>\n<p>Lawrence was sliding to the ground when he was hit by Al-Shaair, who was ejected from the game on Sunday. Lawrence suffered a concussion from the hit, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/story\/_\/id\/42782463\/texans-lb-azeez-al-shaair-3-game-suspension-upheld-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ESPN<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>(The Texans would ultimately beat the Jaguars 23-20.)<\/p>\n<p>The NFL suspended Al-Shaair for three games on Tuesday. Al-Shaair appealed the suspension, but lost.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>WARNING: The following post contains references to vulgar language that some readers may find offensive.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, ILL BE YOUR VILLAIN!&#128405;&#127998;SEE YOU SOON&hellip;&#127183; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GA5FMglMjz\">pic.twitter.com\/GA5FMglMjz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Azeez Al-shaair (@A_train2_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/A_train2_\/status\/1864475210012831837?\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>  &ldquo;IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, ILL BE YOUR VILLAIN!&rdquo; he posted on X, including a middle finger emoji in his post. &ldquo;SEE YOU SOON.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The post included an image of the Batman series character the Joker and an image of the &ldquo;Free Palestine&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/texans-player-says-praise-allah-delivering-dirtiest-hit-year-wearing-free-palestine-cleats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cleats<\/a> Al-Shaair wears.<\/p>\n<p>He also posted a message reading, &ldquo;There is a beauty in being rejected, misunderstood, unseen and unprotected by people. It teaches you to rely on Allah for everything.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Just be an adult and take accountability for your actions.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Casey B (@Lejamesbraun34) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Lejamesbraun34\/status\/1864489013505376632?\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>ESPN noted that in the NFL&rsquo;s letter officially suspending Al-Shaair, Jon Runyan, vice president of policy and rules administration, for the NFL, said &nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-mlb-players-cause-a-stir-with-apparent-trump-inspired-celebrations\/\" title=\"Watch: MLB Players Cause a Stir with Apparent Trump-Inspired Celebrations\">player&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s &nbsp;&ldquo;continued disregard&rdquo; for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/texans-coach-gets-backlash-blaming-jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-dirty-hit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">player safety<\/a> rules &nbsp;&ldquo;will not be tolerated.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the hit, Al-Shaair &ldquo;proceeded to engage in a brawl, which you escalated when you pulled an opponent down to the ground by his facemask,&rdquo; Runyan wrote, &nbsp;and that Al-Shaair &ldquo;removed [his] helmet and reengaged with [his] opponent while walking down and across the field, which started another physical confrontation near the end zone.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">You <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-nevada-a-corrupt-cash-for-votes-scheme-is-hiding-in-plain-sight\/\" title=\"In Nevada, A Corrupt Cash-For-Votes Scheme Is Hiding In Plain Sight\">aren&#038;rsquo<\/a>;t a villain but you are a clown.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The System (@tealtalk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tealtalk\/status\/1864495203207331923?\">December 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former Houston Texans star J.J. Watt said the punishment might have been over the top, according to USA <a href=\"https:\/\/texanswire.usatoday.com\/2024\/12\/04\/j-j-watt-texans-azeez-al-shaair-suspension\/\">Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You want Trevor to be okay and that&rsquo;s hands down first and foremost, No. 1,&rdquo; he said on former NFL punter Pat McAfee&rsquo;s show. &ldquo;I do think that there&rsquo;s justification for punishment there, no doubt. I do also think that the punishment is extremely harsh.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Texans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Texans<\/a> LB Azeez Al-Shaair is suspended for three games for the hit he delivered <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Jaguars?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Jaguars<\/a> QB Trevor Lawrence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UhjOBRhiGX\">pic.twitter.com\/UhjOBRhiGX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Grammy! 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During the game, Lawrence was sliding when Al-Shaair struck him, resulting in Al-Shaair&#8217;s ejection and Lawrence suffering a concussion, as reported by ESPN. The Texans won the game 23-20. The NFL handed down a three-game suspension to Al-Shaair on Tuesday, which he appealed but ultimately lost. In a post on X, he declared, &#8220;IF YOU WANT ME TO BE YOUR VILLAIN, ILL BE YOUR VILLAIN!&#8221; accompanied by a middle finger emoji and an image of the Joker from Batman. He also shared thoughts about finding strength in rejection and misunderstanding while relying on Allah. ESPN highlighted that NFL vice president Jon Runyan criticized Al-Shaair for his &#8220;continued disregard&#8221; for player safety rules and noted that he escalated tensions during the game by engaging in further altercations after the hit. Former Texans star J.J. 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