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Lawrence Cager is Giant sleeper with ideal mentor in Darren Waller: 'A little destiny' “Those types of guys— whether it’ s a Darren Waller or whomever that is— are out there, that are a little bit of an untraditional guy,” Bisc...

JUNE 16, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Can Lawrence Cager Emerge as Giants' Third Option at Tight End? The Giants could use additional depth at tight end. Can Lawrence Cager provide it?

MAY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dan Duggan: The Giants re-signed TE Lawrence Cager. The... - The Athletic The Giants re-signed TE Lawrence Cager. The 25-year-old was set to be an exclusive rights free agent, which is a player who can be signed to...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Giants Re-sign Pending ERFA Lawrence Cager New York adds to its tight end room by bringing back a familiar face from last year.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Jones finds Lawrence Cager for 16-yards | Giants vs. Eagles Divisional Round Highlights Quarterback Daniel Jones finds tight end Lawrence Cager for a 16-yard completion early in the first quarter in Philadelphia.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Daniel Jones stands strong in pocket to deliver 16-yard strike to Cager New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws a 16-yard completion to tight end Lawrence Cager.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • NFL.COM

Leading receiver in loss Cager caught eight of 10 targets for 69 yards in Sunday's 22-16 loss to the Eagles.

Impact With the Giants resting most of their starters for Week 18 after having been eliminated from the playoffs, Cager wound up being starting QB Davis Webb's favorite option on the afternoon, leading the team in catches, targets and receiving yards. It was a career-best performance for the journeyman tight end, but he'll remain a depth option for whatever team brings him aboard in 2023.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Davis Webb finds Lawrence Cager for 12-yard gain | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Quarterback Davis Webb hits Lawrence Cager for a 12-yard gain against the Eagles.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Davis Webb finds Lawrence Cager for a 16-yard gain | Giants vs. Eagles Highlights Quarterback Davis Webb hits tight end Lawrence Cager for a 16-yard pickup against the Eagles.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Dan Duggan: Giants inactives for today's game against the... - The Athletic Giants inactives for today’s game against the Colts: TE Lawrence Cager G Wyatt Davis G Jack Anderson LB Jarrad Davis CB Adoree' Jackson CB R...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Remains inactive Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles.

Impact Cager will be sidelined for the second consecutive week. With Daniel Bellinger now healthy, and the former also currently behind Nick Vannett and Chris Myarick on the team's positional depth chart, Cager will likely need an injury, or to prove himself in practice to earn a chance to suit up Week 15 against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch Sunday Cager (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Commanders.

Impact Cager will be the odd man out with Daniel Bellinger (eye) returning from a multi-week absence. His next opportunity to play will be Week 14 against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Duggan: Giants inactives for Sunday's game against the... - The Athletic Giants inactives for Sunday's game against the Commanders: WR Kenny Golladay (illness), TE Lawrence Cager, OL Josh Ezeudu (neck), OL Shane L...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Catches one pass Thursday Cager reeled in one of two targets for 20 yards Thursday in the Giants' 28-20 loss to the Cowboys.

Impact In the continued absence of Daniel Bellinger (eye), Cager remained the Giants' top tight-end option, logging 26 offensive snaps. However, work at the position was spread out fairly evenly in the contest, with Chris Myarick gaining 23 yards on one reception while logging 22 offensive snaps and Tanner Hudson recording one catch for 10 yards on 12 offensive snaps. None of the three has been consistently productive during Bellinger's absence, and with the rookie tight end nearing a return, it's likely only a matter of time before Cager sees his meager opportunities take a hit.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Jones hits Lawrence Cager for 20-yard gain | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Daniel Jones finds tight end Lawrence Cager for a 20-yard gain on the Giants' first offensive play.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Joins active roster The Giants signed Cager off their practice squad Tuesday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Giants have used the maximum allotment of three elevations from the practice squad on Cager, meaning a move to the active roster was required for him to be available moving forward. With Daniel Bellinger (eye) sidelined, Cager has been New York's primary tight end the last two contests, earning at least 66 percent of the snaps per game and combined for a 4-29-1 line on five targets. Expect Cager to continue getting most of the TE snaps between him, Tanner Hudson and Chris Myarick on Thursday at Dallas.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants sign TE Nick Vannett to practice squad; TE Lawrence Cager to active roster Originally a third-round selection by Seattle in the 2016 NFL Draft, Vannett has played in 80 regular-season games with 35 starts for the Se...

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Goes back to practice squad Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The 25-year-old was elevated for the third game in a row, as he continued to serve as the Giants' top tight end with Daniel Bellinger (eye) still sidelined Week 11. As a result, Cager logged season highs in receptions (two), receiving yards (20) and targets (three) while playing the vast majority of New York's offensive snaps (56) ahead of Tanner Hudson (12) and Chris Myarick (eight). While this outing marked Cager's last available elevation from the Giants' practice squad, he's likely played himself into a spot on the team's active roster.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 20 receiving yards in loss Cager caught two passes on three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's Week 11 loss to the Lions.

Impact Cager didn't do anything exceptional on offense, but he was the only Giants tight end with a target in the contest. The 25-year-old has emerged as New York's top tight end with four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown over the past two weeks, but his opportunities could take a significant hit if Daniel Bellinger (eye) is able to return to action on Thanksgiving against Dallas.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad Saturday for Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Cager will be active for a third straight game. The undrafted tight end caught both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown across 44 offensive snaps in Week 10. It appears Cager has jumped ahead of Chris Myarick and Tanner Hudson on the depth chart during Daniel Bellinger's (eye) absence, but his fantasy potential is likely still dependent on finding the end zone.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Lemieux activated from reserve; Lawrence Cager elevated from practice squad The Giants made several roster moves ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Detroit Lions.

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Lands back on practice squad Cager reverted to the Giants' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact The fourth-year tight end was elevated for the second straight week during Sunday's win over Houston, playing 45 of the Giants' 69 offensive snaps ahead of Chris Myarick (16) and Tanner Hudson (11). With Daniel Bellinger still out due to an eye injury, Cager has quickly risen up the Giants' tight-end depth chart since joining the team's practice squad Oct. 18, as he caught both targets for nine yards and a touchdown against the Texans. Cager figures to continue suiting up so long as Bellinger remains sidelined, though he'll only be eligible for one more practice-squad elevation before requiring a full roster spot moving forward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first NFL touchdown Cager hauled in both of his targets for nine yards and a touchdown in Sunday's Week 10 win over the Texans.

Impact Prior to Sunday, Cager had seen action in only two games this season and hadn't caught a pass since his rookie 2020 campaign. As such, it's reasonable to assume that few had the 25-year-old tabbed as scoring the game's first touchdown, but that's just what he did when he hauled in a nine-yard score midway through the first quarter. Cager has been activated from the practice squad for each of New York's past two games, but it's uncertain if he'll have a role if Daniel Bellinger (eye) returns to action in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Cager caps opening drive with first career TD | Giants vs. Texans Highlights New York Giants tight end Lawrence Cager races toward left pylon for his first career TD on 9-yard catch.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Up from practice squad The Giants elevated Cager from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game versus the Texans, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact With regular starting tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) out for Week 10, the Giants saw fit to elevate Cager to the 53-man roster for a second consecutive week. Cager has seen just two targets through two games in 2022.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE