Overview
- The Bills announced Tuesday they signed defensive end Shaq Lawson to the practice squad and released defensive end Andre Jones Jr.
- Lawson visited for a workout Monday before agreeing to rejoin the franchise that drafted him in the first round in 2016.
- Team and reporter accounts indicate he is expected to provide rotational depth with potential game-day elevations rather than an immediate full workload.
- Buffalo has been managing a lengthy injury list and a run defense allowing about 149 rushing yards per game, which ranks 30th this season.
- Lawson last appeared in one game with the Panthers in 2024 and has 21 career sacks with Buffalo, including a 6.5-sack season in 2019.