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NFL Player Fined for Political Eye Black | Wilmington News
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Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair got hit with an $11,000 fine for writing “Hind Rajab” — the name of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed earlier this year — on his eye black. It’s not his first brush with NFL discipline: he was fined similarly last year for “Stop the Genocide” and has a history of penalties, including a suspension for a dangerous hit. NBA star Kyrie Irving stepped in to cover the fine, continuing his pattern of using his platform to support causes — even after his own controversial past, like the 2022 antisemitic film incident that led to his Nets suspension. The NFL isn’t backing down: just last week, Cardinals CB Kei’Trel Clark was fined $6,000 for religious messaging on his gear. The league’s strict stance leaves fans wondering if these penalties or celebrity interventions will spark change in how player expression is handled.
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