The Bills remain uncertain as to whether they will exercise defensive end Shaq Lawson‘s fifth-year option for 2020, as Joe Buscaglia of WKBW tweets. GM Brandon Beane has until May 2 to make the call.
It is understandably not an easy decision for Beane to make. Lawson, a 2016 first-rounder, was a trade/cut candidate last offseason, though he ultimately remained with the club. He appeared in 14 games (six starts), and he compiled four sacks for the second consecutive season. He actually set a career-high in defensive snaps, and he graded out as an above-average edge defender, per Pro Football Focus’ advanced metrics.
So while Lawson has some value, he has not exactly lived up to his draft pedigree, and the 2020 option would tie him to a $14MM+ salary. Of course, that salary is guaranteed for injury only, but if Lawson should get hurt, the Bills may be on the hook for that hefty sum.
Buffalo added top DT prospect Ed Oliver with their 2019 first-round pick in an effort to further bolster its front seven.
Dude, Lawson has been hot garbage until they signed Murphy he was unmotivated hot garbage. Now he was upgraded to serviceable only because Murphy is trash too. 14 mil no chance. Beane didn’t draft him and I doubt they will pick up the option
Cut him Pat’s pick him up n he gets a pro bowl nod.
Lol, correct
And a ring or 2