JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-shaair will be suspended three games for the vicious hit he laid on Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was handed a three-game suspension without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday’s game.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair apologized Monday for his brutal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence amid reports that a suspension is likely coming from the NFL. Al-Shaair was ejected from Sunday's win over the Jaguars after he delivered a blow to the head and neck of Lawrence,