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Cole Thompson

Watch: Hell breaks loose between Texans and Jaguars after Trevor Lawerence hit

(This story was updated to add new information.)

It’s a war zone in Duval County entering halftime between the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair delivered a late hit on a sliding Trevor Lawrence during the closing minutes of the second quarter. Lawrence lay sprawled out and needed immediate medical assistance.

That was only the start of the events. Jaguars tight end Evan Engram attacked Al-Shaair after the play, and the fight broke out near the Jaguars’ sidelines between both sides.

Several minutes after the brawl was eased, Lawrence was carted off and immediately ruled out with a head injury. After further review, Al-Shaair and Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones were ejected for starting the fight.

Here’s a look at the hit below.

After the disqualifications were announced, Al-Shaair, who has been the Texans’ top defensive leader, continued jawing with Jaguars players, including offensive lineman Brandon Scherff.

Texans linebacker Henry To’oTo’o, defensive end Will Anderson Jr.,and running back Joe Mixon held their teammate back. Jacksonville fans hurled debris and jeers at Al-Shaair as he finally headed up the tunnel.

Al-Shaair knows better. It was an avoidable hit that should have never been in jeopardy once Lawrence began to slide. Even the most loyal of Texans’ fans can admit the hit deserved an ejection.

Al-Shaair can expect a fine from the league office and perhaps a suspension once Houston returns from its bye week to take on the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 15.

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