The 'linebacker' Azeez Al-Shaairof the Houston Texansreceived a $11,593 fine from NFL for violating league rules write on the black mark under the eyes the message “Stop genocide”as reported by ESPN.
Al-Shaair wore that message for the first time during last Sunday's wildcard round game, in which the Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 'linebacker' appeared in this way in an interview on 'SportsCenter', ESPN.
Despite the fine received, Al-Shaair once again displayed the same message in the divisional round game against the New England Patriots.
NFL rules prohibit players from displaying personal messages during game day.
Al-Shaair has been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause and has used the NFL's 'My Cause, My Cleats' charity program to benefit Palestinian initiatives.
“If my platform can bring even a little bit of hope to families in Palestine, that is what I want to use it for,” Al-Shaair said in a statement months ago, which he re-disseminated on social media after his fine was announced this Sunday.
