Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was carted off the field during the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Texans after a crushing hit from Houston linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, which sparked two separate shoving matches between the teams and led to a pair of ejections.
The hit occurred with just over four minutes left in the first half when Lawrence scrambled and started his slide, with Al-Shaair’s forearm and body connecting with Lawrence’s helmet.
He remained on the ground while nearly two dozen players started shoving near the Jaguars’ sideline, and eventually, Lawrence — who was ruled out with a head injury — was helped onto the passenger seat of a cart and was driven off the field.
Another scuffle broke out after Al-Shaair and Jaguars offensive lineman Brandon Scherff started shouting at each other, according to the Fox broadcast, and Jacksonville fans threw items at Al-Shaair as he walked toward the tunnel.
Al-Shaair and Jacksonville cornerback Jarrian Jones were ejected, while tight end Evan Engram also drew a penalty for unnecessary roughness.
Former Patriots first-round pick Mac Jones entered at quarterback for the Jaguars, who trailed the Texans, 6-0, and had just gotten Lawrence back under center this week after missing two games with a shoulder injury.