Shaq Lawson, Bills
Lawson is on the younger side when it comes to free-agent pass rushers, turning 26 this coming June. He’s coming off his best season as a pro, recording 6.5 sacks and 18 QB hits in 15 games despite not starting once. He also had 13 tackles for loss, which is more than he had in his previous three years combined.
Lawson fits best as a 4-3 defensive end, but there’s no doubt he can stand up in a 3-4 and rush the passer from a two-point stance. As a former first-round pick, Lawson has come up short of expectations thus far, but he still has a bright future in the NFL.
A one-year deal with the Rams would make a lot of sense, allowing them to see if he can consistently produce outside.