SHAQ LAWSON
#90 - DE
6 comb tck, 0.5 sck in last 2 games
NEWS
Fri, Dec 29, 2023

7:57 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) was listed as a full participant Friday after missing Thursday's practice session due to an illness.

Wed, Oct 11, 2023

3:44 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (toe) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report, Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network reports.

Sun, Oct 08, 2023

8:31 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (toe) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Sat, Oct 07, 2023

4:19 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Bills added Lawson to their injury report Saturday due to a toe injury, and he is considered questionable for Sunday's contest against Jacksonville in London, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.

Mon, Apr 10, 2023

1:08 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Bills are re-signing Lawson on a one-year contract Monday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Thu, Mar 17, 2022

4:07 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) agreed to a one-year contract with the Bills on Thursday, Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports.

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

2:40 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) is slated to sign a three-year deal with the Dolphins worth $30 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

9:01 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) will be an unrestricted free agent in March.

Sat, Jan 04, 2020

3:16 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) is active for Saturday's playoff matchup against the Texans.

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

1:42 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) practiced on a limited basis for the third straight day Thursday and is listed as questionable for Saturday's playoff game in Houston.

Tue, Dec 31, 2019

12:03 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) to coach Sean McDermott, Lawson (hamstring) will get "a little bit of work in" at Tuesday's practice, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Dec 27, 2019

3:19 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) is ruled out for Sunday's divisional contest against the Jets.

Mon, Dec 23, 2019

4:36 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Doug McDermott said Monday that Lawson is dealing with an unspecified injury coming out of Saturday's loss to the Patriots, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Nov 01, 2019

2:54 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (personal) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Redskins.

1:29 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (personal) was excused from practice for a second straight day Friday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

12:22 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) is not practicing Thursday as he's taking an excused personal absence, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Wed, May 01, 2019

3:43 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Bills declined to exercise the fifth-year option on Lawson's rookie contract before Friday's deadline, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Mon, Dec 10, 2018

3:27 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) had two tackles and two passes defensed in Sunday's loss to the Jets. He played 28 defensive snaps.

Sun, Nov 25, 2018

11:52 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (elbow) has avoided the inactive list Week 12 against Jacksonville.

Fri, Nov 23, 2018

11:57 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Sean McDermott said Lawson (elbow) will practice Friday and should be good to play in Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Chris Brown of the Bills' official sitereports.

Mon, Nov 05, 2018

1:21 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) had seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Bears.

Sat, Oct 27, 2018

6:29 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) teammate Trent Murphy has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Patriots.

Fri, Sep 28, 2018

9:35 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) practiced fully Friday after being limited for the first two practices of the week and does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Green Bay, the Bills' official site reports.

Wed, Sep 26, 2018

12:12 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) was a limited participant for Wednesday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Mon, Sep 24, 2018

3:44 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) is expected to practice this week, Joe Buscaglia of WKBW.com reports.

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

6:54 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) was ruled out for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

9:37 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) will miss practice for a second straight day Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Wed, Sep 19, 2018

11:03 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

Fri, Sep 14, 2018

11:03 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) missed practice for the third straight day Friday and will not play Sunday against the Chargers, the Bills' official site reports.

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

9:15 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (hamstring) is not practicing for a second straight day Thursday, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Sep 12, 2018

9:38 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) who suffered a hamstring injury in Sunday's loss to the Ravens, is not practicing Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of WKBW.com reports.

Sun, Sep 09, 2018

9:43 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) suffered a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Ravens, Mark Gaughan of The Buffalo News reports.

Tue, Aug 14, 2018

2:38 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) continues to perform well with starting defensive end Trent Murphy struggling with a groin injury, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports. "I thought he did a really good job with the snaps that he had in the first preseason game," said defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. "Shaq should have more of an opportunity in this next preseason game with the starters expected to play a little bit longer. We're not sure about Trent's availability at this point. But he's handled things well with all the conjecture about what this year means for him. It seems to me that he's blocked the noise out. He's focused on this opportunity that he has, and he wants to do the best he can. He's had a good camp at this point."

Wed, Jun 20, 2018

7:38 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (ankle) has been cleared of his injury, Josh Reed of WIVB.com reports. "Since I got cleared with the ankle injury I'm doing everything right," noted. "I took care of my body, I'm eating right and doing everything a pro does to be successful."

Tue, Dec 05, 2017

11:42 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Mon, Dec 04, 2017

8:25 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (ankle) is considered week-to-week, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Dec 03, 2017

12:38 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (ankle) was wearing a walking boot as he left the locker room following the Bills' loss to the Patriots on Sunday, matthew reports.

11:37 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) sustained and ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Patriots, Vic Carucci of The Buffalo News reports.

Mon, Nov 27, 2017

4:58 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) didn't start Sunday against the Chiefs due to a disciplinary matter that coach Sean McDermott said is between him and the player, The Buffalo News reports.

5:03 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) logged four tackles -- including one for a loss -- during Sunday's win over the Chiefs.

Mon, Nov 20, 2017

4:24 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) finished Sunday's loss to the Chargers with four solo tackles and a sack.

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

3:58 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin), who was a limited participant Wednesday, practiced fully Thursday.

Wed, Oct 04, 2017

12:03 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin) was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Sun, Oct 01, 2017

7:55 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

7:35 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin) will not practice Friday and is a game-time decision for Sunday's game in Atlanta, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

11:33 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) was limited in Thursday's practice after suffering a groin injury, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Sep 24, 2017

8:13 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (foot) will play in Sunday's Week 3 game against Denver.

Fri, Sep 22, 2017

10:43 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (foot) was a full participant in Friday's practice and is expected to play Sunday against the Broncos.

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

12:48 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) who missed Wednesday's practice with a nerve contusion in his foot, was able to participate on a limited basis Thursday, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Wed, Sep 20, 2017

5:52 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (nerve contusion) will sit out the Bills' practice Wednesday, Joe Buscaglia of 7 ABC Buffalo reports.

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

2:48 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) suffered a nerve contusion during Sunday's loss in Carolina, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Mon, Aug 28, 2017

9:56 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) recorded one tackle in 28 snaps during Saturday's preseason loss to the Ravens.

Sun, Aug 13, 2017

9:33 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin) was able to participate in part of Sunday's practice, Chris Brown of the Bills' official site reports.

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

1:38 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (groin) will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Vikings, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Fri, Aug 04, 2017

5:04 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) suffered a groin injury during Friday's training camp session, but believes the injury is minor, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News reports.

Mon, May 22, 2017

11:56 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) who missed six games as a rookie due to shoulder surgery and who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this offseason, has been participating fully in OTA, BuffaloBills.com reports. Said "It feels great to be in everything: OTA's, off-season workouts. I feel like last year I was just, it feels like it was going by slow because I was hurt and trying to determine when I'm getting back on the field."

Fri, Jan 20, 2017

12:45 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) has undergone arthroscopic knee surgery since the end of the regular season, USA Today reports.

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

1:06 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) the hiring of new coach Sean McDermott and the expected shift to a 4-3 defense, Lawson is likely to be used as more of a defensive end in 2017, BuffaloBills.com reports. Said Bills radio analyst Mark Kelso, "Shaq Lawson would be a defensive end in that scheme, which means he'll be defending on the line of scrimmage most of the time and not dropping into coverage."

Mon, Dec 19, 2016

11:05 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) who saw action on 61 percent of the defensive snaps in the Week 14 loss to Pittsburgh, played just 19 snaps in Sunday's win over the Browns, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Wed, Dec 07, 2016

6:12 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) is expected to start this week against the Steelers, BuffaloBills.com reports. "He's going to play a lot more. He's going to be our starter this week and he's earned it," said coach Ryan on the Rex Ryan. "He does a great job shedding blocks. This is what we knew about him. I think the time he missed with all of training camp set him back, but you're starting to notice him more and more. This is what we really like about this young man. He plays extremely hard and he's only going to get better."

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

2:16 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) logged three tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's loss to the Raiders, seeing action on 32 (45 percent) of the Bills' defensive snaps.

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

5:35 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) who saw 21 defensive snaps in Sunday's win over the Bengals, is set to see more playing time, BuffaloBills.com reports. Said coach Rex Ryan, "I feel really good about him. He's going to get more playing time as we go. He made that tackle for loss last week and kind of hurt his thumb and it bothered him during the game or he would've played more. I've been pleased with him. We'll look at point production per play and he may be number one on our team with the plays that he's had. So that's a real good sign."

Mon, Oct 31, 2016

5:06 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) logged three tackles and his first NFL sack while seeing 37 defensive snaps (54 percent) during Sunday's loss to the Patriots.

Mon, Oct 24, 2016

12:02 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) was used on just 14 of 73 defensive snaps during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, recording one tackle.

Sat, Oct 22, 2016

6:34 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) was added to the Bills' active roster on Friday.

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

4:28 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) is expected to suit up Sunday against the Dolphins, BuffaloBills.com reports. "I think he's going to play," said coach Rex Ryan. "I've seen enough. He looks pretty darn good out there. He's flying around and he looks like the guy that we drafted, the guy that we wanted him to be. We'll see once we get the live games going and all that. But there's a reason we took him in the first round and he's showing that on the practice field."

Wed, Oct 19, 2016

2:40 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) participated in practice Wednesday for the first time since having shoulder surgery in May, BuffaloBills.com reports. Said the rookie, "I've been involved with the defense from day one since I got hurt," said who has attended all the team and positional meetings. "Jerry (Hughes) and Kyle Williams have been helping me through the process since I had surgery. So when I came out here today I felt like I was picking things up fast. I knew what to do and the installs that we had today. So those older guys were helping me."

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

1:05 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) will return to practice Wednesday, ESPN's Mike Rodak reports.

Mon, Oct 03, 2016

4:06 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) coach Rex Ryan expects Lawson (shoulder) to be ready to play by Week 7.

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

9:19 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) GM Doug Whaley said Tuesday that Lawson (shoulder) should be able to start practicing when eligible Oct. 18, Buffalo.com reports. "He's on schedule," said Whaley. "We just had a meeting yesterday so after the six weeks if there are no setbacks he'll be able to start practicing and we'll see where it goes after that. But everything we've heard from the medical staff is that he's ready and raring to go."

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

1:31 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) still recovering from shoulder surgery, was placed on the regular season PUP on Tuesday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

3:40 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) Lawson continues to recover well from his shoulder surgery in May, there's still no timetable for his return, The Buffalo News reports. "We're definitely optimistic," said coach Rex Ryan. "He's doing a great job. He's working extremely hard, so we're confident that at some point, we feel great that he will be back and contributing at some point during the year."

Wed, Aug 10, 2016

7:04 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) is expected to return between Weeks 6 and 8, Mike Rodak of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Jul 31, 2016

6:19 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) (shoulder) was placed on the Bills' active/physically unable to perform list for the start of training camp, Mike Rodak of ESPN reports.

Mon, Jun 06, 2016

2:46 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) signed his rookie contract Monday, BuffaloBills.com reports.

Tue, May 24, 2016

12:57 PM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) manager Doug Whaley seems to think Lawson will miss part of the regular season, BuffaloBills.com reports. ""It's too early in the process, but with everything that we thought going into the surgery it's safe to say he's going to miss some of the early part of the season," Whaley said Tuesday. "Let's clear the air because I know there's a narrative out there. We were aware of the shoulder, but we wanted to take measures to prevent another flare up during the season.

Mon, May 16, 2016

11:05 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) will undergo preemptive surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday.

Fri, Apr 29, 2016

11:18 AM - Shaq Lawson (Buf) GM Doug Whaley says that Lawson (shoulder) will start at outside linebacker, opposite Jerry Hughes, The Buffalo News reports. "He can set the edge from the outside, he can rush speed-to-power, and that gives us two nice rushers off the edge. And then you've got the push in the middle with our defensive tackles," said Whaley. "I think this is a guy that has the versatility, too, when we go nickel or sub, he can go inside and use his quickness on those interior offensive linemen. So I know Coach (Ryan) is ecstatic about it just because of what he brings, first day, off the bus, he's starting. And his mind is going crazy over different ways he can use him."

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