Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the sector 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 achieve 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 affordable shot. Twitter
The quarterback clinched each fists – actions per what’s known as the “fencing response,” which may be widespread after a traumatic mind harm.
Lawrence finally was helped to his ft and loaded into the entrance seat of a cart to be taken off the sector. 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 informed 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 finally received the groups beneath management earlier than play resumed.
Mac Jones changed Lawrence, with the Jaguars struggling one other defeat.
