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Former Utah State DB Nevin Lawson Re-Signs With Raiders
Mar 20, 2021, 11:26 AM | Updated: Mar 23, 2021, 3:24 pm
Nevin Lawson #26 of the Oakland Raiders breaks up a pass intended for A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
(Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Las Vegas Raiders announced that they’ve signed former Utah State defensive back Nevin Lawson to a new deal.
News of Lawson’s new contract surfaced on Saturday, March 20.
Lawson officially re-signed on March 23.
The former USU standout will reportedly return to Las Vegas on a one-year deal.
Done deal ✔️
We have re-signed CB Nevin Lawson » https://t.co/a7WIhIOnwZ pic.twitter.com/j2KTlsz0k0
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) March 23, 2021
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About Nevin Lawson
After playing for the Aggies of Logan from 2010-13, Lawson was selected by the Detroit Lions during the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
After five seasons with the Lions, Lawson joined the Raiders on a one-year deal in 2019. Prior to last season, the former USU cornerback remained with Las Vegas on another year-long contract.
A different kind of Vegas strip 😅@nevin_lawson set us up for another TD with this beautiful forced fumble.#DENvsLV | CBS pic.twitter.com/vQqtI73fL2
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) November 16, 2020
In 2020, Lawson recorded 61 total tackles, 47 solo tackles, one sack, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and four pass breakups in 14 games.
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