The three-game suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for his illegal hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was upheld on Wednesday. In handing

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair’s appeal of his three-game suspension was upheld by hearing officer Ramon Foster, who was jointly appointed by the National Football League (NFL) and NFL Players Association (NFLPA), the league announced on Wednesday.

The NFL on Wednesday upheld the three-game suspension of Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, a spokesperson for the league announced on social media. Al-Shaair appealed the suspension and had a virtual hearing conducted Wednesday morning.