Lawson compiled four tackles (three solo), two passes defended and an interception in a 23-20 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Lawson stepped into a big role for the first time since he joined the Jaguars after being let go by the Raiders earlier in the season. Playing 100 percent of the snaps with Tyson Campbell (toe) out, Lawson took advantage of his opportunity and made an impact. With Campbell's status up in the air heading into the Week 7 bye, it's hard to say whether Lawson will continue to enjoy as prominent a role in Week 8 against the Seahawks.
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Nevin Lawson: Let go by Raiders
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Lawson was released by the Raiders on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Lawson was suspended for the first two games of the year for violating the NFL policy for performance-enhancing substances, but he'll be let go now that his suspension is over. Nate Hobbs has started in his place during the first two games of the season and will likely maintain a starting role. However, the Raiders are hopeful that they'll be able to sign Lawson to their practice squad.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Returns to Raiders
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Lawson has agreed to a one-year deal with the Raiders, Anthony Galaviz of the Fresno Bee reports.
Lawson played a prominent role in the secondary in his first season with Las Vegas in 2020, racking up 735 snaps. He managed four passes defended with 61 tackles and will now return to the team for a second campaign.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Will be unavailable for TNF
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Lawson (illness) is inactive for Thursday's matchup game the Chargers.
After earning his eighth start of the 2020 campaign Week 14 against the Colts, Lawson popped up on the injury report Wednesday with a reported illness. It's since been confirmed that the issue is serious enough to hand Lawson his second absence of the season, thrusting Isaiah Johnson into a more integral role at cornerback. With Damon Arnette and Johnathan Abram both inactive due to concussions, plus Jeff Heath (concussion) residing on IR, the Raiders' secondary is hurting heading into Thursday night's matchup.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Suspension served
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Lawson had his suspension lifted following Sunday's win over the Panthers, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Lawson was handed a one-game suspension for "using a helmet that is no longer worn by anyone as a weapon to strike, swing at, or throw at an opponent" during last year's season finale against Denver. Now that he sat out of Sunday's season opener, he's eligible to return for Week 2's matchup versus the Saints, but he may stick to special teams to start off.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Suspended one game
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Lawson has been suspended after an altercation in Sunday's season finale against the Broncos. According to NFL VP of Operations Jon Runyan, Lawson was suspended for "using helmet that is no longer worn by anyone as a weapon to strike, swing at, or throw at an opponent" and will serve a one-game absence, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Lawson was also suspended for four games earlier this season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. With the 2019 season over for the Raiders, Lawson figures to serve his suspension during Week 1 of the 2020 regular season. He played in 11 games this year for Oakland, turning in 24 tackles and five passes defensed.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Eight tackles in loss
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Lawson posted eight tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, during Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Lawson drew the spot start at cornerback in Week 15 with Daryl Worley sidelined by a neck injury, and the former took advantage of the opportunity by doubling his previous season high in tackles. Lawson also logged 56 of a possible 57 defensive snaps, and he should see a hefty workload again in Week 16 if Worley remains out.
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Raiders' Nevin Lawson: Officially suspended
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Lawson officially received a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy Monday, Nick Underhill of The Athletic reports.
Lawson announced the suspension on his official Twitter account last week. With the depth cornerback sidelined to begin the season, Isaiah Johnson (concussion) stands to see increased opportunities for playing time assuming he gets healthy.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson: Will sit season finale
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Lawson (ankle) was downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Lawson was added to the injury report Friday and will miss his first game of the season. Jamal Agnew (knee) was also ruled out while DeShawn Shead (knee) is now on injured reserve, likely leaving Teez Tabor, Michael Cooper and Mike Ford to see increased defensive workloads in the season finale.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson: Questionable for Sunday
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Lawson (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Lawson has not missed a game yet this season, and will attempt to play through his ankle injury versus the Packers. If the starting cornerback were to sit out the season finale, Teez Tabor would benefit from an uptick in snaps.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson: Draws start Sunday
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Lawson will start at cornerback Sunday against Chicago, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.
Lawson is drawing the start in place of Teez Tabor, who has struggled the past few weeks. Lawson has seen significant action for Detroit this season and could still see an uptick now that he's getting the start.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson: Totals 47 tackles in 2017
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Lawson (concussion) recorded 47 tackles, four PBUs, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one touchdown over 15 games in 2017.
Lawson was picked on often playing opposite 2017 All-Pro cornerback Darius Slay, and he didn't do much to stop it. In fact, Lawson ultimately finished the season with Pro Football Focus' fifth-lowest grade in pass coverage among 110 qualifying cornerbacks. To make matters worse for him is the concussion he sustained in Week 16, which prevented him from suiting up for the season finale against Green Bay. Lawson now enters the offseason as an unrestricted free agent.
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Lions' Nevin Lawson: Absent from injury report
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Lawson (calf) was not listed on the Lions' injury report Wednesday.
Lawson exited the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Vikings with a calf injury. However, he appears to have recovered over the team's Week 10 bye.
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Nevin Lawson taking it slow, plans to be back to Lions by start of season
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Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson said he plans to make a full recovery by the start of the season.
Lawson suffered a severely dislocated foot. He isn't sure if he'll participate in the Lions' OTAs, but he said he has no limitations on his activities, per MLive. Lawson is taking his recovery slow, but he should be back by the opener.
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Lions' Bill Bentley and Nevin Lawson both making progress
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Lions cornerbacks Bill Bentley and Nevin Lawson are both making progress from their season-ending surgeries last September. Bentley suffered an ACL injury and Lawson suffered a toe injury.
Coach Jim Caldwell said that both players are active, working and making progress, per the Oakland Press.
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Lions make roster moves
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The Lions put cornerback Nevin Lawson (dislocated toes) on injured reserve, signed cornerback Danny Gorrer and promoted linebacker Julian Stanford from the practice squad.
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Nevin Lawson expected to miss rest of season
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Lions coach Jim Caldwell said Monday cornerback Nevin Lawson dislocated his toes Sunday against the Panthers and he "does not anticipate" Lawson returning this season.
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Nevin Lawson to step into starting lineup for Lions
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Lions coach Jim Caldwell told reporters Friday rookie defensive back Nevin Lawson will be the team's primary nickel corner for Week 2 against the Panthers.
The spot in the secondary came open when Bill Bentley suffered an ACL injury that ended his season in Week 1. Lawson had one tackle in his NFL debut in Week 1. Lawson was a 4th round pick out of Utah State in this year's draft.
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Lions address CB need with Nevin Lawson in Round 4
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With the 133rd pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions selected cornerback Nevin Lawson from Utah State. Lawson played in 14 games, starting 13 for the Aggies. He amassed 57 total tackles, five tackles for loss and four interceptions in 2013. Standing at 5-foot-9, 190-pounds, he will likely be used as a nickel corner to start his pro career.
