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Cam Lawson Rejoins Practice Ahead of Exhibition Return

He will be activated for Saturday’s exhibition game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders following a yearlong knee recovery.

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Injured defensive lineman Cam Lawson lounges during Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice on Mon., June 17, 2024. Lawson returned to full-time practice action earlier this week,

Overview

  • Lawson fully participated in Winnipeg’s Tuesday practice, describing his return to the field as “euphoric.”
  • A Lachman test after his hyper-extension injury in the 2024 preseason opener confirmed a torn ACL.
  • At 26, Lawson elected for reconstructive surgery over bracing and was front squatting 405 pounds just days post-op.
  • The Blue Bombers have placed him on the six-game injured list under CFL rules but plan to activate him for the upcoming exhibition.
  • In 2023, he recorded five sacks, one interception and eight tackles across 15 regular-season games and two playoff appearances.