Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said last week that the team expected to have defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence back for their Week 14 Monday night game against the Bengals, but the outlook was a bit different on Monday.
As Bill Belichick prepares to activate his plan to return to the NFL in 2025, he remains in the unique position of being able to tamper at will with players and coaches who currently are under contract with other teams.
Azeez Al-Shaair was suspended three games by the NFL on Tuesday as a result of his illegal hit on Trevor Lawrence that left the Jaguars quarterback concussed.
The NFL's announcement noted Al-Shaair was suspended for repeated violations of player-safety rules, including the illegal hit on Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence.
You have to find different ways to win games to be a playoff team in the NFL and that includes games when your defense gives up big numbers to the opposition.