The Jacksonville Jaguars' public enemy No. 1 left the game on Oct. 18 at London's Wembley Stadium with a second-quarter injury.
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linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who has been among the most hated opponents by Jaguars fans since his late hit to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence in 2024, left the game after the Jaguars tied it 7-7 on Lawrence's 27-yard TD pass to Bhayshul Tuten. NFL Network reported that Al-Shaair was being evaluated for a concussion.He was taken to the blue sideline tent, then went to the locker room.
Before the injury, Al-Shaair, an eighth-year pro from Florida Atlantic, had two tackles and two assists. He was replaced by Wade Woodaz, a rookie from Clemson.
Lawrence didn't play the rest of the 2024 season after the hit by Al-Shaair,
missing the last five games. During the Jaguars' 17-10 victoryat home last year, the two had to be separated in the second half, prompting Lawrence to say after the game: "We're not going to get bullied. … It was fun to be able to punch back and stand up in those moments, where it's like, ‘All right, you want to throw that punch? We’re here.'”
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair leaves game vs. Jaguars with injury
