Seahawks Quarterback Sam Darnold Involved in Unnecessary Roughness Play with Azeez Al-Shaair

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was involved in a controversial play on Monday night when he was tackled out of bounds by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, resulting in an unnecessary roughness penalty. While officials flagged the play, the league office ultimately decided not to fine Al-Shaair for the tackle. Al-Shaair described the incident as both players hitting each other, with him driving Darnold and not hearing a whistle until after the tackle was complete.