In an X post on Monday, Al-Shaair expressed his remorse saying, 'To Trevor I genuinely apologize to you for what ended up happening.' He highlighted that he didn't see Lawrence sliding until it was too late, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the incident: 'it all happened in the blink of an eye.' Al-Shaair reaffirmed his respect for Lawrence, noting their pre-game conversation where he expressed happiness to see him back, stressing his intent never to harm any player.
Following the incident, Lawrence exhibited a concerning physical reaction consistent with the 'fencing response,' indicative of a traumatic brain injury. Despite the ejection and the aftermath, concerns were raised about the inherent risk in quarterback sliding, suggesting a need for NFL rules to evolve: 'Sliding in for a first down puts him in a vulnerable position; a simple step to the right could have avoided the contact and achieved the goal.'
Referee Land Clark clarified the situation post-game, stating Al-Shaair's ejection was due to an illegal hit deemed 'unnecessary, to the neck and head area.' The incident escalated tensions on the field, leading to the ejection of Jaguars' rookie cornerback Jarrian Jones for throwing a punch amid the chaos. The overall atmosphere was charged as frustrations emerged from both players and fans.
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