Carl Lawson (DE) — NFL transaction history: 7 moves

Carl Lawson

7 moves · Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts

DE · 31 yrs · 6-2, 265 lb · Auburn9 yrs experience · 2017 rd 4, pick 116

Carl Lawson, a 4th-round pick in 2017 (No. 116 overall), has played for five clubs since 2021, the last of them the Colts, after an October 2025 stretch with the Ravens; most recently signed to the practice squad as a veteran by the Colts on October 7, 2026.

Draft data: Pro Football Reference

Wed, Oct 7, 2026Practice Squad VeteranColts
Fri, Oct 24, 2025Practice Squad VeteranRavens
Wed, Oct 9, 2024Free Agent SigningCowboys
Wed, Aug 28, 2024Practice Squad VeteranCowboys
Tue, Aug 27, 2024Terminated, Vested Veteran, all contractsCowboys → free agent
Mon, Aug 19, 2024Free Agent SigningCowboys
Thu, Mar 18, 2021Unrestricted Free Agent SigningBengals → Jets