Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson has officially confirmed he’s leaving the team that made him a first-round pick at the 2016 NFL Draft. Lawson has reportedly landed a three-year deal with the Dolphins.
On Monday evening amongst the flurry of moves the Bills made via free agency and a trade for wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Lawson posted a farewell letter to Bills Mafia.
Lawson started his statement off on a somber note, writing, “it’s with sincere sadness that I confirm my time in Buffalo has come to an end.” The 25-year-old thanks the team’s ownership and the coaching staffs he played under, led by Rex Ryan and Sean McDermott, respectively, as well.
Despite reportedly staying in the AFC East, Lawson still calls the Bills a “championship caliber organization” in the message he posted to social media.
Here’s Lawson’s full message the fans and city that will have a “special place in his heart,” he wrote:
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