Cheap shot' by ex-49ers LB knocks Jaguars QB Lawrence out of game, ignites brawls
Briefly

"Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field after taking a violent elbow to the facemask from Houston's Azeez Al-Shaair, prompting two sideline-clearing scuffles. Lawrence, who initiated a slide, faced a late hit while scrambling which resulted in his immediate removal from the game with a concussion diagnosis."
"Fox Sports color analyst Daryl Johnston expressed outrage at the hit, labeling it a cheap shot that's disrespectful to the opponent and to the game itself. Jaguars coach Doug Pederson was blunt in his criticism, calling it a blatant hit that should not happen in football, highlighting the prevalent concern for player safety in the sport."
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