Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the sphere after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.
The hit from Al-Shaair led to an enormous melee that spilled onto the bench earlier than he was ejected from the competition.
Lawrence scrambled for a six-yard acquire earlier than sliding, however Al-Shaair raised his forearm and unleashed on the defenceless quarterback.
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Trevor Lawrence was left concussed after an inexpensive shot. Twitter
The quarterback clinched each fists – actions in keeping with what’s known as the “fencing response,” which might be frequent after a traumatic mind damage.
Lawrence ultimately was helped to his ft and loaded into the entrance seat of a cart to be taken off the sphere. He was not transported to a hospital for checks, however was dominated out.
Fox Sports activities color analyst Daryl Johnston was outraged by the hit, calling it a “low-cost shot” that was “disrespectful” to an opponent and the sport.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans instructed Fox Sports activities at halftime the play was “not consultant of us.” Jaguars coach Doug Pederson stated it was a “blatant hit.”
Officers and coaches ultimately bought the groups underneath management earlier than play resumed.
Mac Jones changed Lawrence, with the Jaguars struggling one other defeat.
