NFL Hall of Famer Joe Thomas slams the NFL for allowing quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence to use fake slides to exploit defenders

A debate has erupted following Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s injury from a hit by Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, leading to Al-Shaair’s three-game suspension. Hall of Famer Joe Thomas ignited further controversy by criticizing quarterbacks’ use of “fake slides” to gain yardage, suggesting a 15-yard penalty for such tactics.