Former Auburn Tiger Carl Lawson played his best game as a pro in half a decade on Sunday, sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins twice in a losing effort. Although the 29-year-old’s effort wasn’t enough to earn his Cowboys the victory, the former fourth-round pick proved he still has plenty left in the tank in his NFL career.
Lawson’s pair of sacks were the most he’s accumulated in a game since 2019. It’s also only the third time the former Tiger has tallied multiple sacks in a game since he entered the NFL in 2017. The former Cincinnati Bengal has now registered at least a tackle in each of his last four games, earning himself a spot among the defensive line rotation after Dallas signed him to the practice squad at the end of training camp.
While Lawson is unlikely to garner enough snaps to flirt with his career-high mark of 8.5 sacks in 2017, the former Tiger has the chance to earn himself a multi-year contract if he continues playing well throughout the second half of the season. He may see increased playing time down the stretch as well with Dallas now on the outside looking in for a playoff spot.
Since graduating from Auburn in 2017, Lawson has 29.5 sacks, 128 tackles, and 4 forced fumbles over the course of 7 NFL seasons. The former Tiger has registered at least 5 sacks in three of those seasons. He’ll need 2.5 more in 2024 to capture his fourth campaign of 5 or more quarterback wrap ups.
Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Brian on Twitter @TheRealBHauch