24 Facts About Shaq Lawson

Shaquille Lawson was born on June 17,1994 and is an American professional football linebacker.

Shaq Lawson played college football for the Clemson Tigers, and was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Shaq Lawson was released by the Jets prior to their season finale and returned to the Bills the following offseason.

Shaq Lawson had 99 tackles and nine sacks as a senior and 100 tackles and 13 sacks as a junior.

Shaq Lawson again played in all 13 games as a sophomore in 2014 and made one start.

On May 17,2016, Shaq Lawson underwent shoulder surgery after tweaking it during offseason drills and was ruled out 4 to 6 months.

Shaq Lawson was activated to the active roster on October 21,2016.

Shaq Lawson recorded his first NFL sack against the New England Patriots in Week 8.

In 2017, Shaq Lawson started 10 out of 11 games played, recording 33 tackles and four sacks.

Shaq Lawson suffered an ankle injury in Week 13 and was placed on injured reserve on December 5,2017.

Shaq Lawson started the 2018 season as the backup to free-agent signing Trent Murphy, but still retained significant playing time as the Bills rotated their defensive personnel throughout games.

Shaq Lawson recorded seven tackles in a Week 9 loss to the Chicago Bears.

Shaq Lawson later stated he was defending himself and his teammates and that Fournette initiated the fight.

Shaq Lawson finished the 2018 season with much-improved stats, recording 30 combined tackles, four sacks, two fumbles forced, and six passes defended on the year.

Shaq Lawson was named by Pro Football Focus to their team of the week after a strong performance against the Detroit Lions in week 15.

On May 1,2019, the Bills declined the fifth-year option on Shaq Lawson's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.

On March 21,2020, Shaq Lawson signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Dolphins.

Shaq Lawson was released on January 8,2022, right before the season finale.

Shaq Lawson finished the season with 23 tackles and one sack through 14 games and seven starts.

On March 18,2022, Shaq Lawson signed with the Bills on a one-year deal.

Shaq Lawson had publicly spoken about wanting to return to Buffalo since his release from the Jets.

On October 9,2024, Shaq Lawson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.

Shaq Lawson's father was killed in a car accident during his junior year of high school.

Shaq Lawson then chose to attend Clemson University to remain close to his family.