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Signs future deal once again The Commanders signed Cager to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to practice squad Cager reverted to the Commanders' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Cager was brought up by the Commanders to add depth at tight end due to the absence of Colson Yankoff (ankle), though the former played just one snap on offense during Saturday's loss to the Eagles. It was Cager's first appearance of the 2025 regular season, and he's eligible to be elevated from the practice squad twice more this season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated for Sunday The Commanders elevated Cager from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Saturday's game against the Eagles, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact Cager draws his first elevation of the 2025 season for a Saturday divisional matchup. The tight end was likely elevated due to the absence of Colson Yankoff (ankle), and he will most likely fulfill Yankoff's role as a supplementary blocker for the Commanders' offense and special teams.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with practice squad Cager signed with the Commanders' practice squad Saturday.

Impact Cager was cut from the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday, but he has quickly made his way back to the team. The 28-year-old last played in 2023 with the Giants, when he caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Washington Cager was cut from the Commanders' practice squad Wednesday.

Impact The 28-year-old tight end from Georgia inked a deal to return to the Commanders' practice squad after failing to make the initial 53-man roster in late August. However, it now appears Washington has decided to move in another direction. Cager's most recent in-game NFL action came with the Giants in 2023, when he made 11 appearances and caught four of five targets for 36 yards and a touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands practice squad deal in WAS The Commanders signed Cager to the practice squad Wednesday, Zach Selby of the team's official site reports.

Impact Cager wasn't able to make the Commanders' 53-man roster, but he'll stay in the organization to provide tight end depth behind Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff. Cager logged four catches (on six targets) for 54 yards across three preseason games.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped by Washington Cager was cut by the Commanders on Tuesday, Zach Selby of the team's official website reports.

Impact Cager recorded four catches for 54 yards while appearing in two preseason games with Washington. The tight end will look for another opportunity, and he will now likely have to settle for a practice squad spot ahead of the 2025 season.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs futures deal with Washington The Commanders signed Cager to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.

Impact Cager's futures deal will allow him to stick with Washington during the offseason, but it prohibits him from contributing during the team's playoff run. He spent time on the Giants' practice squad in 2024 but didn't suit up for any regular-season games.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works out with Chargers Cager (undisclosed) worked out with the Chargers on Friday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Cager was dropped from the Giants' practice squad injured list with an injury settlement in early October; however, he appears to be have moved past his undisclosed issue following Friday's workout in Los Angeles. The veteran tight end most recently appeared in 13 regular-season games with the Giants in 2023, catching four of his five targets for 36 yards and one touchdown across 94 offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Giants released Cager (undisclosed) from the practice squad injured list Tuesday with an injury settlement, Patricia Traina of SI.com reports.

Impact Cager was placed on the Giants' practice squad injured list Sept. 24 due to an unspecified injury. With the injury settlement, he'll be able to join a team in need of tight end depth once healthy. Cager played in 11 regular-season games for the the Giants in 2023 and finished with four catches (on five targets) for 36 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list The Giants placed Cager (undisclosed) on the practice squad/injured list Tuesday, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Cager will need to spend at least the next four games on the practice squad/injured list. The veteran tight end suited up for 11 regular-season games with the Giants last year, but he hasn't yet been elevated for a contest this season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with Big Blue Cager signed with the Giants' practice squad Wednesday, Michael Eisen of the team's official site reports.

Impact The tight end was released by New York on Tuesday. Cager played primarily on special teams for the Giants last year but ended the season on IR with a groin injury. He also dealt with groin and hamstring injuries during training camp.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Big Blue Cager (groin) was released by the Gaints on Tuesday.

Impact Cager finished the 2023 campaign on IR with a groin injury, and he missed time during this year's training camp with hamstring and groin injuries. However, he was let go without any sort of injury designation Tuesday, so it appears he'll be healthy heading into the regular season. Cager primarily played on special teams for the Giants last year, catching four passes for 36 yards and one score across 11 games.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Big Blue Cager (groin) was released by the Giants on Tuesday.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now nursing groin injury Cager (groin) did not practice Tuesday due to a groin injury, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Cager was sidelined due to a hamstring injury to begin training camp, and upon returning to practice Sunday he quickly picked up a new groin issue. The 26-year-old is competing for a depth role at tight end, but he's had difficult staying on the field so far. Cager's injury could keep him out of Saturday's preseason contest on the road against Houston.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers lower body injury Cager suffered a lower body injury Monday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cager was injured during practice, although the severity of the injury is currently unknown. Once healthy, the 26-year-old will continue to compete for a backup tight end spot.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Cager (hamstring) is returning to the team Sunday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The tight end participated in spring activities but was not available once training camp started due to the injury. Cager figures to compete for a depth role behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. The fifth-year pro caught four passes in 11 games for New York last year.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with hamstring injury Cager has not participated in training camp due to a hamstring injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Head coach Brian Daboll noted before practice Tuesday that Cager will be out indefinitely while working through his hamstring injury, per John Fennelly of USAToday.com. Following the retirement of Darren Waller, Cager has spent the offseason competing for a depth spot at tight end behind presumptive starter Daniel Bellinger. Cager played in 11 regular-season games with the Giants in 2023, finishing with four catches for 36 yards and one touchdown while playing 94 snaps on offense and 138 snaps on special teams.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Now: Lawrence Cager impressed during spring practices The news of the day for Giants fans on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

JUNE 26, 2024 • GIANTS.COM

Lawrence Cager, Georgia Bulldogs, Wide Receiver Invited to "The Opening", an all-star summer prospect camp held on the Nike Campus 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection

APRIL 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Giants Place Lawrence Cager on IR; Add Beavers and Elevate Two from Practice Squad The Giants made their usual series of tweaks before their game on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Giants Place Lawrence Cager on IR; Add Beavers and Elevate Two from Practice Squad The Giants made their usual series of tweaks before their game on Sunday.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

TE Lawrence Cager to IR; LB Darrian Beavers signed to active roster The New York Giants made the following moves on Saturday ahead of their New Year's Eve game against the Los Angeles Rams.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

Shows up on injury report Cager (groin) did not practice Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Cager likely picked up the injury in the team's Week 15 loss to the Saints, but that is not clear. The 26-year-old will still have Friday and Saturday to get back on the practice field with the Giants not playing until Monday against the Eagles.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lawrence Cager wins pylon race for 10-yard TD score | Giants vs. Cowboys Highlights Tight End Lawrence Cager wins a pylon race for a 10-yard touchdown score.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • GIANTS.COM

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