AUGUST 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
JUSTIN LAWLER
Two DBs Among Latest Cuts Shyheim Carter and Shakur Brown along with wide receiver Terry Godwin and linebacker Justin Lawler are cut loose a day before the NFL roster...
Restored to practice squad Lawler was restored to the Rams' practice squad from the practice squad COVID-19 list Tuesday.
Impact Lawler has appeared in three games for the Rams this season, but none since Week 4. With the Rams' linebacker unit mostly healthy right now, it won't be easy for Lawler to make his way to the active roster, despite clearing COVID-19 protocols.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Moved to COVID list Lawler was placed on the Rams practice squad COVID-19 list Friday.
Impact Lawler hasn't been with the active roster since Week 4 against the Cardinals. His potential inability to suit up Sunday against the Seahawks, gives them one less depth option at linebacker if they were need to activate anyone from the practice squad.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts back to practice squad Lawler reverted to the Rams' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transactions report.
Impact Lawler was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's loss to the Cardinals, so it's automatic that he now reverts to the practice squad. He notched one assisted tackle while playing nine defensive snaps.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Elevated to active roster The Rams elevated Lawler to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Kevin Modesti of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Lawler broke his hand during Week 2 and underwent surgery. His return to the active roster is a good sign, but he will likely be sporting a cast for at least a few weeks. The 26-year-old will likely assume his role as a depth inside linebacker who sees the field mostly during special teams.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Lawler could play Sunday following surgery on broken hand Justin Lawler broke his hand against the Colts on Sunday but he may not miss any time, Sean McVay says.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Has surgery, removed from roster Lawler (hand) has reverted to the Rams' practice squad and is set to have surgery, per the NFL's transaction report.
Impact Lawler suffered a broken hand in Sunday's victory over the Colts. He managed to sustain the injury in just three defensive snaps. There is a chance he could still return to the roster in Week 3 depending on how he feels about playing with a cast.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suffers broken hand Lawler was diagnosed with a broken hand after Sunday's Week 2 win over the Colts, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Lawler was removed from Sunday's game in the first half, and a timetable for his return isn't yet clear. Chris Garrett (undisclosed) could see additional snaps as depth at linebacker once he's cleared to return from the reserve/COVID-19 list.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hand Sunday Lawler (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Colts, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lawler injured his hand in the first half of Week 2. The majority of the 26-year-old's snaps in Week 1 came on special teams, so his absence shouldn't affect the Rams' defensive lineups.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joins Rams' practice squad Lawler signed with the Rams' practice squad Wednesday, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Impact Lawler spent the 2020 campaign on injured reserve and was waived by Los Angeles on Tuesday. However, he'll return to the team a day later and will be available to step into a depth role if the Rams' linebackers deal with injuries this year.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Lawler's preseason performance vs. Chargers an emotional moment for him Reflecting on what he's been through injury-wise over the last two years, outside linebacker Justin Lawler's performance against the Charger...
AUGUST 16, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
From the Podium: Sean McVay, Justin Lawler, Bryce Perkins, Tutu Atwell and Ernest Jones react to preseason opener vs. Chargers What Rams head coach Sean McVay, outside linebacker Justin Lawler, quarterback Bryce Perkins, wide receiver Tutu Atwell and linebacker Ernes...
AUGUST 15, 2021 • THERAMS.COM
Placed on injured reserve Lawler (foot) reverted to injured reserve Sunday after going unclaimed on waivers, per the league's official transactions report.
Impact Lawler appears to be dealing with the same foot issue that caused him to spend the entire 2019 campaign on IR. He hasn't seen game-action since his rookie season in 2018, when he mostly played on special teams across 16 contests.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
