Jon Runyan, the NFL vice president of football operations, issued the three-game suspension to Azeez Al-Shaair for the hit on Trevor Lawrence. He emphasized that Al-Shaair delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area when he had the opportunity to avoid contact. Runyan criticized Al-Shaair's actions during and after the incident, which included engaging in a brawl and escalating the situation by pulling a player down by the facemask. He expressed concern over Al-Shaair's repeated violations of personal fouls and sportsmanship-related rules, stating that such behavior jeopardizes the health and safety of players and does not reflect the core values of the NFL.