DeMeco Ryans knew the question was coming. And he didn’t have to wait long for it. The first question the Houston Texans coach fielded from media members Monday upon returning from the team’s open week regarded his thoughts on the NFL's upholding its three-game suspension of starting middle linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair.

Here’s what one NFL coach said to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini on Azeez Al-Shaair’s hit against Trevor Lawrence.

The NFL world has shaken after Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games for his tackle on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The suspension was appealed and upheld,

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was handed a three-game suspension without pay by the NFL on Tuesday for a late hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence during Sunday’s game.

After appearing to show favor towards Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, one Jacksonville Jaguars player explained his actions. Defensive lineman Arik Armstead liked an Al-Shaair Instagram post in response to the NFL denying his appeal of the three-game suspension he received for an illegal hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

The Texans designated Harris to return from the injured reserve following the bye week. The third-year linebacker had spent the first 14 weeks on the IR after suffering a calf injury in training camp.

NFL confirms fine imposed on Trevor Lawrence teammate who reacted after Azeez Al-Shaair's controversial hit on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback in game against Houston Texans. Azeez Al-Shaair‘s hit on Trevor Lawrence not only ended the Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback’s season on injured reserve,