Former Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager signed to the New York Jets practice squad to start the season. Now, the Jets are designating Cager as one of four players who they’re protecting on their practice squad.
Cager played one season for the Georgia Bulldogs after transferring from Miami. Cager was plagued with injuries during his collegiate career and endured multiple ankle injuries in 2019 with Georgia.
Despite the injuries, Cager helped the Bulldogs make their third straight SEC Championship Game. He was second on the team in receptions (33) and receiving yards (476). Cager also caught four touchdowns for the Dawgs and won countless jump balls.
His ability to win contested catches should translate to the NFL. The biggest challenge for Cager will be gaining separation from NFL defensive backs.
Jets protected WR Lawrence Cager and CB Javelin Guidry on their practice squad this week #NYJ
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 22, 2020
The Jets signed Cager as an undrafted free agent this offseason but waived prior to the season. The following day, New York signed Cager to their practice squad.
Cager is trending towards making his first appearance in the NFL this week. The Jets have mounting injuries at the wide receiver position. Jamison Crowder (hamstring), Breshad Perriman (ankle), and Denzel Mims (IR with hamstring injury) are all expected to miss this week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. This opens the door for Lawrence Cager.
Sounds like WR Lawrence Cager could be active this week. #nyj
— Brian Costello (@BrianCoz) September 24, 2020
