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Lawrence Cager
Cager with the Washington Commanders in 2025
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PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 29)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolCalvert Hall (Towson, Maryland)
College
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions19
Receiving yards189
Receiving touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lawrence Cager (born August 20, 1997) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life

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Cager attended Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Maryland, where he played high school football.[1] He was ranked as a four-star prospect by Rivals.com.[2]

College career

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Cager had 45 receptions for 681 yards and 10 receiving touchdowns in his three seasons at Miami (FL) until transferring to Georgia for his senior season.[3] Cager had 33 receptions for 476 yards and four receiving touchdowns in his lone season at Georgia.[4][5]

College statistics

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Year School G Receiving
Rec Yds Avg TD
2015 Miami (FL) 5 8 70 8.8 1
2017 Miami (FL) 8 16 237 14.8 3
2018 Miami (FL) 12 21 374 17.8 6
2019 Georgia 8 33 476 14.4 4
Career[5] 33 78 1,157 14.8 14

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m)		220 lb
(100 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(2.02 m)
All values from NFL Combine[6][7]

New York Jets (first stint)

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In May 2020, Cager signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent after the 2020 NFL draft.[8] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the Indianapolis Colts,[11] and reverted to the practice squad after the game on September 28.[12] He made his NFL debut in the game, recording two receptions for 35 yards.[13] He was elevated again on October 1 for the week 4 game against the Denver Broncos,[14] and reverted to the practice squad again the next day.[15] He suffered a hamstring injury in the game, and was placed on the practice squad/injured list on October 7.[16] He was activated back to the practice squad on October 28.[17] He was signed to the active roster on December 12, 2020.[18]

On August 31, 2021, Cager was waived by the Jets.[19]

Cleveland Browns

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On October 4, 2021, Cager signed with the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[20] The Browns elevated Cager to their active roster on November 20.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on December 16.[22] He was waived on December 24.[23] Cager was re-signed to the Browns' practice squad on December 28.[24]

New York Jets (second stint)

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On January 12, 2022, Cager signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets and changed his position to tight end.[25] He was waived by the Jets on October 15.[26]

New York Giants

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On October 18, 2022, the New York Giants signed Cager to their practice squad.[27] Cager was elevated from the practice squad for Week 8 and Week 10 games against the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans.[28][29] In Week 10 against the Texans Cager recorded his first career touchdown in the 24-16 win.[30] On November 19, he was elevated from the practice squad for the third time this season for Week 11 game against the Detroit Lions.[31] On November 22, Cager was promoted to the active roster.[32]

On October 18, 2023, Cager was waived by the Giants and re-signed to the practice squad.[33] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4.[34] On December 30, the Giants placed him on injured reserve.[35]

On March 13, 2024, the Giants re-signed Cager on a one-year contract.[36] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[37][38] He was released by New York on October 1.[39]

Washington Commanders

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Cager with the Washington Commanders in 2025

Cager signed a futures contract with the Washington Commanders on January 8, 2025.[40] He was released on August 26, and re-signed with their practice squad the following day.[41][42] Cager was released from the practice squad on September 10, and was re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[43][44]

Cager signed a reserve/futures contract with the Commanders on January 7, 2026.[45] On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2026 season.[46]

References

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  1. ↑ "Lawrence Cager, Calvert Hall College, Wide Receiver". 247Sports. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Lawrence Cager, 2015 Wide Receiver". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ Bratton, Michael Wayne (January 25, 2019). "Miami graduate transfer WR Lawrence Cager expected to visit Georgia". Saturday Down South. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  4. ↑ Callaghan, Griffin (May 7, 2020). "Analyzing former Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager's fit with the Jets". The Red & Black. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Lawrence Cager College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". Sports Reference. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Lawrence Cager Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  7. ↑ "2020 Draft Scout Lawrence Cager, Georgia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
  8. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (May 6, 2020). "Jets Sign 9 Undrafted Free Agents". New York Jets. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  9. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 5, 2020). "Jets Move 27 to Get Their Roster to 53-Player Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  10. ↑ Lange, Randy (September 6, 2020). "15 Signed to Practice Squad; All Were in Jets Training Camp". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  11. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (September 26, 2020). "Jets Elevate WR Lawrence Cager, OL Jimmy Murray from Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Lawrence Cager: Sent back down to practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 28, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  13. ↑ "New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – September 27th, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Jets' Lawrence Cager: Back on the active roster". CBSSports.com. October 1, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Lawrence Cager: Back to practice roster". CBSSports.com. October 2, 2020. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  16. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 7, 2020). "Jets Place WR Lawrence Cager on Practice Squad IR, Restore WR Donte Moncrief to P-Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved October 7, 2020.
  17. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 28, 2020). "Jets Activate Jabari Zuniga to Active Roster; Place DL Kyle Phillips on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  18. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (December 12, 2020). "Jets Activate CB Bless Austin, TE Trevon Wesco from Injured Reserve; Place 3 on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 31, 2021). "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Browns sign WR Lawrence Cager to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 4, 2021.
  21. ↑ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 20, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Browns activate TE David Njoku, make additional roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 16, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Browns sign two to practice squad, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 28, 2021. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  25. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (January 13, 2022). "Jets Sign TE Lawrence Cager and WR Rodney Adams to Reserve/Future Contracts". newyorkjets.com.
  26. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 15, 2022). "Jets Activate DE Vinny Curry from IR, Release TE Lawrence Cager". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  27. ↑ Eisen, Michael (October 18, 2022). "Giants sign WR Marcus Johnson off practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  28. ↑ Citak, Matt (October 29, 2022). "Elerson Smith activated, Ben Bredeson to IR among roster moves". Giants.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  29. ↑ "Giants activate OT Matt Peart; TE Lawrence Cager, DL Henry Mondeaux elevated from practice squad". Giants.com. November 12, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  30. ↑ Salomone, Dan (November 13, 2022). "Instant Analysis: Giants defeat Texans, 24-16". Giants.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  31. ↑ Citak, Matt (November 19, 2022). "Shane Lemieux activated from reserve; Lawrence Cager elevated from practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  32. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 22, 2022). "Giants sign TE Nick Vannett to practice squad; TE Lawrence Cager to active roster". Giants.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  33. ↑ "Giants sign OL Justin Pugh to active roster; TE Lawrence Cager waived". Giants.com. October 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
  34. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 4, 2023). "Giants place Darren Waller, Tyrod Taylor on injured reserve". Giants.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  35. ↑ "TE Lawrence Cager to IR; LB Darrian Beavers signed to active roster". Giants.com. December 30, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  36. ↑ Parsaud, Andrew (March 13, 2024). "Giants Make Decisions on Restricted Free Agents". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  37. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". Giants.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  38. ↑ Eisen, Michael (August 28, 2024). "Giants sign 15 players to practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  39. ↑ Valentine, Ed (October 1, 2024). "New York Giants shuffle practice squad". Big Blue View. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  40. ↑ "Commanders' Lawrence Cager: Signs futures deal with Washington". CBS Sports. RotoWire. January 8, 2025. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  41. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 26, 2025). "Commanders place Sam Cosmi on Reserve/PUP list; release 30 players". Commanders.com. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  42. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 27, 2025). "Commanders sign 14 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  43. ↑ Jordan, Miles (September 10, 2025). "Commanders sign P Mitch Wishnowsky to practice squad, releasing TE Lawrence Cager". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  44. ↑ "Lawrence Cager: Back with practice squad". CBS Sports. September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
  45. ↑ Lambert, Ivan (January 8, 2026). "Commanders sign three players to reserve/future contracts". Commanders Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  46. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 30, 2026). "Commanders announce multiple roster cuts, place 2 players on IR". Commanders.com.
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