Manny Lawson

Manny Lawson

39-Year-Old LinebackerLB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed by the Bills in March of 2013.
Surprise cut
LBFree Agent
Personal
September 2, 2016
Lawson (pectoral) has been cut by the Bills, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
ANALYSIS
This is a pretty big surprise, considering Lawson was supposed to start at outside linebacker opposite Jerry Hughes until Shaq Lawson returned from injury. The Bills will get some cap relief and go with a more unproven linebacker until at least Week 7, when Shaq is eligible to return. For Manny's part, he'll probably get picked up by someone, though there's still a possible one-game suspension looming over his head.
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Measurables Review
How do Manny Lawson's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
240 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.43 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.21 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.90 sec
 
Vertical Jump
39.5 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
23 reps
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Lawson had a decent year in 2015, compiling 47 combined tackles, one sack and one interception. This offseason, the veteran tore his pectoral while weight-lifting, but was cleared to practice during training camp. More looming is a possible one-game suspension Lawson could be facing due to an alleged domestic violence incident, but even if he avoids suspension, he is still a shaky IDP play this coming season.
From 2008-2013 Lawson averaged nearly 14 games started per season in the NFL. Over that span he averaged 56 tackles and 3.25 sacks per year. In 2014 he didn't start any games but appeared in all 16, getting credit for just 20 tackles and 1.5 sacks. This is likely a case of a proven veteran who is slowing down and accepting a role as a rotational piece in one of the most talented defensive lines in the NFL.
Lawson had a solid fantasy season last year and looks to build on it this year, but there is a chance he could disappoint. His track record is a little less than what he produced in 2013 and he has more competition for the starting role in 2014.
Manny Lawson was added to the Bills in free agency as the presumed starter at strong-side linebacker. A better real-life player than a fantasy player, Lawson uses his 6'6" frame to shut down opposing tight ends.
Lawson will start at linebacker and look to build on a successful first season in Cincinnati, where he made 52 tackles and recorded 1.5 sacks.
Lawson skipped all voluntary offseason workouts as he seeks a long-term contract extension, but did report for mandatory minicamp. He'll start at outside linebacker this season, and look to improve on his monster 68 tackle, 6.5 sack 2009 season. However, be wary that Ahmad Brooks may cut into Lawson's sack opportunities when Brooks enters as a situational pass rusher.
Lawson lacks the closing speed and pass rush moves to take down opposing quarterbacks, but he is a sound tackler who has the ability to apply pressure and drop back into coverage. He will start at outside linebacker.
Lawson is expected to return from a knee injury that ended his 2007 season, and could provide value as an IDP.
Lawson was basically a non-factor as a pass-rusher last year as a rookie, notching 2.5 sacks on the year with two of them coming in Week 2 against the Rams. Where he did show improvement was in pass coverage, as he gained more confidence in that roll as the season wore on. This year, as the left outside linebacker in the 3-4 scheme, Lawson should be turned loose as a pass rusher and by knowing the defense, his natural skills are expected to come to the forefront as he can now react instead of needing that extra second to read and then react.
Selected as the 49ers' second, first-round pick in the 2005 draft, Lawson will get the chance to start at outside linebacker, replacing Julian Peterson, in the team's 3-4 scheme. Look for him to be one of the 49ers' best pass rushers and double-digits in sacks is not out of the question.
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May be facing one-game suspension
LBBuffalo Bills
Personal
August 16, 2016
Lawson (pectoral) may be facing a one-game suspension for a domestic violence incident, Tim Graham of The Buffalo News reports.
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Back in action
LBBuffalo Bills
Pectoral
August 16, 2016
Lawson (pectoral) has been cleared to practice and was taken off the NFI list Tuesday.
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Sights still on Week 1
LBBuffalo Bills
Pectoral
August 12, 2016
While coach Rex Ryan doesn't have a firm health update on Lawson (pectoral), he said he still expects the linebacker to be ready for the regular season, The Buffalo News reports. "He’s still got that pec, but I know one thing," Ryan said." He seems to think that he’s doing much better. We definitely think that he’ll be ready by Week 1."
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Should be OK for Week 1
LBBuffalo Bills
Pectoral
August 4, 2016
Lawson, who's been on the NFI list since the start of training camp with a partially torn pec muscle, will be ready for Week 1, BuffaloBills.com reports.
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Injures himself ahead of camp
LBBuffalo Bills
Pectoral
July 29, 2016
Lawton suffered an upper-body injury during a personal workout earlier this month and the Bills have listed him on the Active Non-Football Injury list, BuffaloBills.com reports.
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