Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair escaped ejection Sunday night, and he escaped a suspension for Week 3.
Al-Shaair was fined about $11,000 for punching Bears running back Roschon Johnson, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports.
The standard fine for a first offense for striking an opponent is $11,817.
Al-Shaair hit Bears quarterback Caleb Williams along the sideline as the rookie was headed out of bounds. Several Bears players took issue, rushing to their quarterback’s aid. Al-Shaair responded by punching Johnson in the facemask.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans defended Al-Shaair after watching film of the play Monday but added “we can’t throw punches.”
Al-Shaair had 10 tackles and a sack against the Bears, while Johnson played 15 special teams snaps.
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