Former Clemson star and nine-year NFL veteran released by the Carolina Panthers

If one thing has remained true during Dabo Swinney’s tenure as Clemson’s head coach, it’s the Tigers’ elite defense.

Many want to point to the elite quarterbacks and wide receivers Swinney has produced, but his defense is among the best in college football every year.

The 2024 team knew they had to remedy the situation. After a few defensive football losses last season, the Tigers came to training camp ready to improve and play at the level set by former Clemson players.

Among them was Shaq Lawson, who was a star during his time at Clemson.

Lawson had an impressive NFL career, playing for four teams in nine professional seasons.

No matter the circumstances, a nine-year career in the NFL shows what type of player he is.

However, Lawson will now be looking for his fifth team since the Carolina Panthers released him on Tuesday.

The veteran linebacker was on their practice squad, and even though the Panthers were arguably the worst team in the NFL, he didn’t do enough to make the official roster.

Perhaps Lawson is looking for another opportunity with a new roster, as the veteran could still be used as a backup for a much better team than Carolina.

At just 30 years old, he probably wants to continue playing at the highest level.

If not, Clemson has had an incredible career and should be proud of what he has accomplished.