Jaguars coach Doug Pederson defended his team on Wednesday after Texans player Azeez Al-Shaair hit Trevor Lawrence, inciting an intense brawl.

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected for a dangerous hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence that knocked him out of the game.

Pederson stands behind Jaguars players as Azeez Al-Shaair gets initial three-game suspension Pederson did not want to offer his opinion of whether or not Al-Shaair deserved a three-game suspension ...

The scuffle eventually subsided until Al-Shaair briefly re-ignited the altercation in the end zone before being escorted into the locker room. Pederson stands behind Jaguars players as Azeez Al ...

Following the contest, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson had a stern message for Al-Shaair and his hit, via Hays Carlyon of 1010 XL.