Shaair was unsuccessful in his attempt to appeal his three-game suspension. The decision came down Wednesday and backed up the ban Al-Shaair received for his hit that knocked out Trevor Lawrence from the Texans' game with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair is taking on the “villain” role now as the league announced he would serve a three-game suspension.

Instead, it was the late hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence from Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. The Houston defender was ejected from the contest after a mini brawl ensued. After the game,