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| BUF - Manny Lawson on strong side - |
Buffalo Bills LB Manny Lawson will take over as the strong-side linebacker, and LB Marcus Dowtin will help provide depth. General manager Buddy Nix feels the team's linebacker depth is better. 'I think we've got some talent there, and a lot more than people think,' Nix said. 'We'll know more with his group after we get through OTAs.'
| BUF - DC believes Manny Lawson is good pass rusher - |
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said he believes LB Manny Lawson is an underrated pass rusher because he did not rush the passer much with the Cincinnati Bengals. 'I think he brings a guy that has some explosive ability. He's a tall, rangy guy, a set the edge type defender,' said Pettine. 'And even though we're not going to be true 3-4 or 4-3 as far as we're doing it. In our multiple fronts that we run we do need some bigger edge players. So I do think he certainly fits that bill for us. I think he's an underrated pass rusher.'
| BUF - Manny Lawson signs - |
The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent LB Manny Lawson (Bengals) to an undisclosed deal.
Footballguys view: Lawson only played part time last year for the Bengals but in Buffalo he should be able to start from day one. He'll be able to get pressure as a strong side rusher.
| CIN - Manny Lawson unlikely to return - |
Impending free-agent LB Manny Lawson (Bengals) is unlikely to be re-signed by the Cincinnati Bengals. He was on the field last season for just one-third of the defensive plays due to the team's use of more nickel packages. His 44 tackles were a career low in seasons he played 14 or more games.
| CIN - LB likely will be priority - |
The Cincinnati Bengals likely will consider linebacker a priority in free agency and the 2013 NFL Draft because LBs Rey Maualuga, Manny Lawson, Thomas Howard and Dan Skuta will be unrestricted free agents this offseason.
| CIN - Manny Lawson injured - |
Cincinnati Bengals LB Manny Lawson (groin) suffered a groin injury during the preseason game Thursday, Aug. 23, and is considered doubtful to return.
| CIN - Manny Lawson re-signed - |
The Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed free-agent LB Manny Lawson. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| CIN - Expected to re-sign Manny Lawson - |
Updating a previous report, the Cincinnati Bengals are expected to re-sign free-agent LB Manny Lawson (Bengals), according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. However, no deal has been finalized yet. Lawson has drawn interest from the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders.
| CIN - Would like to bring back Manny Lawson - |
The Cincinnati Bengals are interested in re-signing free-agent LB Manny Lawson this offseason.
| IND - Interested in Manny Lawson - |
The Indianapolis Colts have expressed interest in free-agent LB Manny Lawson (Bengals).
| GB - Showing interest in Manny Lawson - |
The Green Bay Packers are showing interest in free-agent LB Manny Lawson (Bengals) and have been in contract talks with him.
| OAK - Might have eyes on Manny Lawson - |
The Oakland Raiders are interested in free-agent DL Manny Lawson (Bengals), according to a league source.
| IND - Manny Lawson drawing interest - |
Free-agent DL Manny Lawson (Bengals) is drawing interest from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a league source.
| CLE - Might be interesting in Manny Lawson - |
The Cleveland Browns are interested in free-agent DL Manny Lawson (Bengals), according to a league source.
| CIN - Could bring Manny Lawson back - |
The Cincinnati Bengals could consider re-signing free-agent LB Manny Lawson this offseason.
| CIN - Six players listed as probable - |
Cincinnati Bengals DEs Carlos Dunlap (hamstring) and Frostee Rucker (hamstring), LB Manny Lawson (ankle), CB Nate Clements (hamstring), FS Chris Crocker (knee) and FS Gibril Wilson (back) are listed as probable for Week 15. Lawson fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 16, while the other five were limited during practice.
| CIN - Five limited during practice - |
Cincinnati Bengals DEs Carlos Dunlap (hamstring) and Frostee Rucker (hamstring), LB Manny Lawson (ankle), FS Chris Crocker (knee) and FS Gibril Wilson (back) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
| CIN - Seven miss practice - |
Cincinnati Bengals CB Nate Clements (hamstring), S Chris Crocker (knee), LB Manny Lawson (ankle), RB Brian Leonard (knee), LB Dontay Moch (illness), FB Chris Pressley (knee) and S Gibril Wilson (back) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
| CIN - Manny Lawson joining team - |
The Cincinnati Bengals have reached a one-year, $3 million agreement with free-agent OLB Manny Lawson (49ers).
| SF - Not expected to re-sign two FAs - |
The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to re-sign free-agent DT Aubrayo Franklin and LB Manny Lawson.
| NE - Could show interest in two OLBs - |
The New England Patriots may show interest in free-agent LBs Matt Roth (Browns) and Manny Lawson (49ers) once free agency begins.
| SF - Three might be impossible to re-sign - |
The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to have 15 players become unrestricted free agents. Players such as DL Aubrayo Franklin, FS Dashon Goldson and LB Manny Lawson are likely to test the market and will nearly be impossible to sign.
| SF - Manny Lawson unlikely to return if UFA - |
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Manny Lawson likely will not re-sign with the team if he is declared an unrestricted free agent because the team took LB Aldon Smith in the the 2011 NFL Draft.
| MIA - Could be interested in two impending free agent LBs - |
The Miami Dolphins could show interest in San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Manny Lawson and New York Giants LB Mathias Kiwanuka once free agency begins.
| SF - Manny Lawson have uncertain future with team - |
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Manny Lawson may not be a priority for the team because general manager Brent Baalke said the team wants their outside linebackers to rush the passer.
Footballguys view: San Francisco's depth features players who are better at rushing the passer like Ahmad Brook, Parys Haralson, and rookie Aldon Smith. Lawson struggles as a pass rusher and only has 14.5 sacks during his career.
| SF - Manny Lawson could have big role with team in 2011 - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson could have a big role on the defense next season if he is deemed as a restricted free agent once the lockout is over and returns to team.
| SF - Three players receive tender offers - |
The San Francisco 49ers have tendered offers to impending free-agent DE Ray McDonald, LB Manny Lawson and FS Dashon Goldson, sources told Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. The levels of the tenders were not disclosed.
| SF - Will look to re-sign Manny Lawson at right price - |
The San Francisco 49ers likely will be interested in re-signing impending free-agent LB Manny Lawson this offseason but would want to bring him back at the price they are comfortable with, reports Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
| SF - Expected to use rotation at OLB - |
The San Francisco 49ers will use LBs Manny Lawson, Parys Haralson and Ahmad Brooks as part of a rotation at outside linebacker in the team's Week 16 game, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
| SF - Manny Lawson suffers injury Week 15 - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson (thigh) suffered a bruised thigh in the team's Week 15 game, reports Matt Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
| SF - Manny Lawson fined $12,500 - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson has been fined $12,500 for a hit on Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton in Week 9, according to CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco.
| SF - Three probable for Week 7 - |
San Francisco 49ers DL Justin Smith (hand), LB Parys Haralson (calf) and LB Manny Lawson (rib) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 22, reports Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News. They are listed as probable and are expected to play.
| SF - Four practice fully Thursday - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Parys Haralson (calf), WR Josh Morgan (thigh), LB Manny Lawson (rib) and DL Justin Smith (hand) all practiced fully Thursday, Oct. 21, reports the Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows.
| SF - Three limited in practice - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson (rib), WR Josh Morgan (thigh) and TE Delanie Walker (ankle) were all limited in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20, reports the Sacramento Bee's Matt Barrows.
| SF - Manny Lawson day-to-day - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson (rib) is listed as day-to-day with a rib contusion, according to David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle.
| SF - Two defenders dinged in Week 4 - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson (knee) and S Reggie Smith (hamstring) were both injured during Week 4, reports Matthew Barrows, of The Sacramento Bee. However, neither player missed playing time due to the injuries.
| SF - Three players day-to-day - |
San Francisco 49ers WR Ted Ginn Jr. (knee), OG Chilo Rachal (stinger) and LB Manny Lawson (rib) are considered day-to-day because of injuries they suffered in Week 1, reports Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee.
| SF - Lawson reports, looks good - |
CBSSports.com reports 49ers LB Manny Lawson missed all the team's OTAs and just showed up for the mandatory two-day minicamp, but obviously he hasn't been relaxing in Arizona. Lawson looked to be in fantastic shape -- perhaps a bit skinnier -- and looked great in coverage during drills. Lawson wants a new deal from the 49ers.
| SF - Manny Lawson talks about contract situation - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson said he is not dissatisfied with his contract but would like a new contract, reports The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Phil Barber. Lawson said he is not sure if there has been any progress in contract extension talks between his agent and the team.
| SF - Manny Lawson didn't consider skipping minicamp - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson said he never considered skipping the team's mandatory minicamp this week, reports The Santa Rosa Press Democrat's Phil Barber. Lawson did not participate in any of the team's previous offseason workouts.
| SF - Three defensive players report for minicamp - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson, CB Nate Clements and CB Shawntae Spencer were present for the start of the team's mandatory minicamp, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco. All three players have skipped the team's offseason workouts.
| SF - Manny Lawson's status for minicamp uncertain - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson's status for the team's upcoming mandatory minicamp is uncertain because he has been skipping offseason workouts because of his contract situation, reports CSNBayArea.com's Matt Maiocco. Head coach Mike Singletary said he does not want to fine Lawson if he does not attend.
| SF - Not working on extension for Manny Lawson - |
The San Francisco 49ers are not working on a contract extension with LB Manny Lawson, reports Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com. Lawson has been skipping offseason workouts because of his unhappiness with his contract situation.
| SF - Manny Lawson not expected to attend workouts next week - |
San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson is not expected to attend the team's set of voluntary workouts next week as he continues to be unhappy with his current contract status, according to Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com.
| SF - Manny Lawson not taking part in offseason workouts - |
Matt Maiocco, of CSNBayArea.com, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson has not been participating in the team's offseason workouts because he is not happy with his contract situation. Lawson is entering the final year of his contract and has not had any serious talks with 49ers about a new contract.
| SF - Lawson seeking contract extension - |
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Manny Lawson is seeking a contract extension from the team. Lawson, who is entering the final year of his deal, did not attend the team's offseason practices last month.
Footballguys view: Lawson has been a disappointment of a first-round pick, not providing the pass rush punch the 49ers had hoped for. With the team signing DE/OLB Travis LaBoy to one-year deal yesterday, and Ahmad Brooks to a multi-year deal earlier in the offseason, we don't expect Lawson to get his extension.
| SF - Several players absent from workouts - |
David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Nate Clements, LB Manny Lawson, DT Aubrayo Franklin, RB Michael Robinson and CB Shawntae Spencer are not present for the start of offseason workouts.
| SF - Brooks practices Thursday, expected to play - |
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks (thumb) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 3, and is expected to play Week 13. He is expected to become the "starting" pass rusher in nickel situations ahead of LB Manny Lawson.
| SF - Three practice in full Friday, probable for Week 5 - |
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers OG David Baas (ankle), LB Manny Lawson (illness) and WR Arnaz Battle (hand) practiced in full Friday. Oct. 9. All three players are listed as probable for Week 5 and are expected to play.
| SF - Four practice in full Thursday - |
Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers OG David Baas (ankle), LB Manny Lawson (illness), WR Arnaz Battle (hand) and CB Allen Rossum (back) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 8, and all four players are expected to play Week 5.
