The Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 23-20 on Sunday, but that was just a footnote to the biggest takeaway from the afternoon at EverBank Stadium.

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was sent off just before halftime after what appeared to be a late hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence. After the game, a fight broke out while Lawrence lay unconscious on the grass.

Al-Shair is expected to receive a fine and possible suspension from the league office later this week. Even if he tried to slow down, the hit seemed avoidable before the sixth-year linebacker ever got off his feet.

#texansvsjaguars ‘ Azeez Al-Shair was ejected from the Jaguars after hitting Trevor Lawrence pic.twitter.com/6ekEVsuBCL

— Bargain & Baller (@njscommission) December 1, 2024

But was the hit dirty? That’s the question on everyone’s minds heading into the bye week as Houston heads home. Some fans believe that the fact that he led with the elbow should not result in a suspension. Others think that despite being on the team, things look bad.

Of course, several other former players also expressed their opinions about the game on social media. Most believed the indecency was avoidable and disagreed with the decision.

Former Texans cornerback Steven Nelson was the deciding factor “Crash-out behavior.” Former Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 overall pick Robert Griffin III called Al-Shaair’s play “dirty.”

Former NFL quarterback and Baylor Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III called it dirty play by Al-Shaair.

Prayers for Trevor Lawrence.
There is no place in football for dirty hits like this. https://t.co/4ueibyJntt

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 1, 2024

During the halftime broadcast, former Super Bowl defenseman Michael Strahan called the game “inexcusable” but mentioned that his antics would likely get him ejected from the game to avoid further trouble.