Lawrence Guy

Lawrence Guy was re-signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2021 ... Originally drafted by Green Bay in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft ... Released by Green Bay (8/31/12) ... Signed by Green Bay to the practice squad (9/3/12) ... Signed by Indianapolis to the 53-man roster from the Green Bay practice squad (10/17/12) ... Released by Indianapolis (8/31/13) ... Signed by Indianapolis as a free agent (9/24/13) ... Released by Indianapolis (10/7/13) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to San Diego from Indianapolis (10/8/13) ... Released by San Diego (9/23/14) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to Baltimore from San Diego (9/24/13) ... Re-signed by Baltimore as an unrestricted free agent (3/19/15) ... Signed by New England as an unrestricted free agent from Baltimore (3/13/17).

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

Lawrence Guy was re-signed by the New England Patriots as an unrestricted free agent on March 30, 2021 ... Originally drafted by Green Bay in the seventh round (233rd overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft ... Released by Green Bay (8/31/12) ... Signed by Green Bay to the practice squad (9/3/12) ... Signed by Indianapolis to the 53-man roster from the Green Bay practice squad (10/17/12) ... Released by Indianapolis (8/31/13) ... Signed by Indianapolis as a free agent (9/24/13) ... Released by Indianapolis (10/7/13) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to San Diego from Indianapolis (10/8/13) ... Released by San Diego (9/23/14) ... Claimed off waivers and awarded to Baltimore from San Diego (9/24/13) ... Re-signed by Baltimore as an unrestricted free agent (3/19/15) ... Signed by New England as an unrestricted free agent from Baltimore (3/13/17).

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Selected to the New England Patriots 2010s All-Decade Team at defensive tackle.
• Named the 2021 Ron Burton Award winner.
• Was the 2021 New England Patriots nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year.

SEASONAL REVIEWS

2022 (14/14)

• Played and started in 14 games at defensive tackle and recorded 46 total tackles (18 solo, 28 unassisted) and two sacks for 18 yards. Was inactive for three games due to injury. 
• Returned to action after missing three games due to injury and was in the starting lineup vs. Chicago (10/24). Recorded eight total tackles (2 solo, 6 assist). 
• Registered his first sack of the season at N.Y. Jets (10/30) in the fourth quarter for a 12-yard loss. 
• Registered four tackles (2 solo, 2 assist) vs. Indianapolis (11/6). Part of the defensive unit that forced the Colts to go 0-for-14 on third down and allowed just 121 total yards of offense.  
• Registered two total tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) vs. N.Y. Jets (11/20). Was part of the defensive unit that held the Jets to just 103 total yards, the third-fewest yards allowed in Patriots history, only two total yards in the second half, the fewest ever allowed in a half in Patriots history, only six first touchdowns and no touchdowns.

2021 (17/17, 1/1)

• Played and started in all 17 regular season games and finished the season with 60 tackles, 1.5 sacks and one fumble recovery.
• Started in the Wild Card Round loss at Buffalo (1/15), totaling four tackles, a pass defensed, and a block on a point after attempt.
• Had five combined tackles as a starter at N.Y. Jets (9/19) including a stuffed run on third-and-goal in the first half to hold New York to a field goal.
• At Houston (10/10), created pressure that forced Houston to rush a punt that hit the back of a Texans' player and resulted in a punt for zero yards.
• Recorded a 5-yard sack of QB Justin Herbert in the second quarter at L.A. Chargers (10/31), his first sack of the 2021 season.
• Started on the defensive line at Carolina (11/7) and tallied four combined tackles.
• Started in the base 3-4 defense vs. Cleveland (11/14) and combined with Deatrich Wise to sack Baker Mayfield for 8 yards in the third quarter.
• Strong rush at Atlanta (11/18) helped force four sacks, four interceptions and limit the Falcons to just 40 yards rushing.
• Recovered a fumble in the first quarter at Buffalo (12/6) and recorded four total tackles. His physical play on the defensive line helped limit the Bills to under 100 yards rushing on the day.

2020 (14/14)

• Elected defensive co-captain by his teammates for the first time.
• Started all 14 games he played in and registered 57 tackles, two sacks, and one fumble recovery.
• Posted four tackles in the season-opening win over Miami (9/13).
• Started at defensive tackles, making two tackles and playing 71% of the defensive snaps in a Week 2 loss at Seattle (9/20).
• Started at defensive tackles, assisted on four tackles and recovered a fumbled forced by Chase Winovich on a strip sack at mid field in the second quarter in a Week 3 win over Las Vegas (9/27).
• Stared at defensive line, made three tackles in a Week 4 loss at Kansas City (10/5). Helped limit Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to no touchdowns in the first half for the third time in three years.
• Started at defense tackle in a Week 6 loss vs. Denver (10/18).
• Dropped San Francisco QB Jimmy Garoppolo for a 7-yard sack and totaled four tackles in a Week 7 (10/25) loss.
• Started at defensive tackle in a Week 8 loss at Buffalo(11/1). Made four tackles and delivered one hit on buffalo QB Josh Allen. Did not play in the second half due to injury.
• Was inactive Week 9 vs. Jets (11/9) due to injury.
• Returned to the starting lineup after missing one game due to injury in a Week 10 win vs. Baltimore (11/15). Totaled three tackles in the process.
• Racked up five total tackles as a starting defensive tackle as part of a Week 11 loss at Houston (11/22).
• Posted five total tackles as part of a Week 12 win vs. Arizona (11/29).
• Started on the defensive line and played a key role in shutting out the Chargers in Week 13 in Los Angeles (12/6) Recorded three total tackles and sacked Chargers QB Justin Herbert for a nine yard loss in the third quarter. Deflected a pass at the line that fell incomplete.
• Started on the defensive line and made four total tackles in a Week 14 loss at the Ras (12/10)
• Started a at defensive tackle and racked up seven total tackles in a Week 15 loss at Miami (12/20).
• Was inactive due to injury Week 16 vs. Buffalo (12/28).
• Posted five solo tackles in a Week 17 win over the Jets (1/3).

2019 (16/16, 1/1)

• Started all 16 regular-season contests along the defensive line for the first time in his career and totaled a career-high 61 tackles, netted three sacks, made his first career interception, defensed one pass and recovered two fumbles as part of a defense that finished No. 1 in the NFL in total defense (275.9 yards per game) and scoring (14.1 points allowed per game).
• Started at defensive tackle and made two tackles in the AFC Wild Card Playoff vs. Tennessee (1/4).
• Was a key contributor on defense in the victory vs. Cleveland (10/27). Made four tackles and had his first career interception when he picked off QB Baker Mayfield, giving the Patriots a first down at the Browns 11-yard line. The ensuing drive led to a Patriots touchdown.
• Started and made four tackles in the loss at Baltimore (11/3). Also recorded his first sack of the season in the first quarter. Recovered a fumble that was forced by Kyle Van Noy at the 19-yard line in the second quarter that led to a Patriots field goal.
• Started and made three tackles, one tackle for loss and recovered a fumble forced by DL Danny Shelton at the Eagles 22-yard line to set up a second-quarter field goal in the win at Philadelphia (11/17).
• Made a season-high eight tackles in the win vs. Dallas (11/24).
• Made six tackles and one sack in the win vs. Buffalo (12/21). Was an essential part of a defensive line that limited Buffalo to just 92 total rushing yards in the game.

2018 (16/15, 3/3)

• Played in all 16 regular-season contests with 15 starts and led the Patriots defensive line with a career-high 59 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.
• Started all three playoff games and posted six tackles and a half-sack.
• Tied a season-high with six tackles and had a key fourth quarter forced fumble of RB Aaron Jones with the game tied at 17, leading to a Patriots touchdown on the ensuing possession during the victory vs. Green Bay (11/4).
• Finished with six tackles total in a starting role on the defensive line in the game at Pittsburgh (12/16).
• Started at defensive tackle and finished with three tackles while also adding his first sack of the season when he dropped QB Sam Darnold for a 9-yard loss in the win vs. N.Y. Jets (12/30).
• Started and made three tackles, while also adding a half-sack of QB Patrick Mahomes in the AFC Championship victory at Kansas City (1/20).
• Started at defensive tackle and made two tackles as part of a defensive unit that surrendered only three points in the Super Bowl LIII victory vs. the Los Angeles Rams (2/3).

2017 (16/15, 3/3)

• Played in all 16 regular-season games with 15 starts and registered 58 tackles, one sack and one pass defensed. Also blocked a field goal.
• Started all three postseason contests and totaled 14 tackles and his first career postseason sack.
• Totaled four tackles in a reserve role at defensive end while also contributing on special teams in the season opener vs. Kansas City (9/7).
• Made his first start as a Patriot on the defensive line and contributed with three tackles in the victory at New Orleans (9/17).
• Contributed with three tackles in the victory vs. Houston (9/24). Assisted on the tackle of RB Lamar Miller on third-and-1 late in the fourth quarter that prevented a Houston first down, forcing them to settle for a field goal and allowed the Patriots to gain possession down one score on their final game-winning touchdown drive.
• Started on the defensive line and contributed with five tackles, while also being a key contributor on special teams with a blocked first quarter field goal attempt by Nick Novak in the victory vs. L.A. Chargers (10/29).
• Started and finished with a season-high seven tackles, while adding his first sack as a Patriot when he took down QB Ben Roethlisberger for a 3-yard loss in the win at Pittsburgh (12/17).
• Started at defensive tackle and finished with six tackles total and a 5-yard sack of QB Blake Bortles in the AFC Championship victory vs. Jacksonville (1/21).
• Made the start at defensive tackle and contributed with six tackles in Super Bowl LII vs. Philadelphia (2/4).

2016 (16/10 – BALTIMORE)

• Played in all 16 regular-season games with 10 starts and finished with 28 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
• Registered three tackles and a sack in the win at Jacksonville (9/25).
• Posted one tackle and a forced fumble vs. Oakland (10/2).
• Had a season-high five tackles at N.Y. Giants (10/16).
• Notched one tackle and a fumble recovery vs. Cincinnati (11/27).

2015 (16/10 – BALTIMORE)

• Posted 46 tackles and 4½ sacks for the NFL's eighth-ranked defense (337.4 ypg).
• Started and posted seven tackles for a defense that allowed 86 rushing yards vs. Cincinnati (9/27).
• Notched a career-high two sacks and six tackles vs. Cleveland (10/11).
• Posted five tackles and added one sack at San Francisco (10/18).
• Blocked an extra point, one of an NFL-high five blocked kicks by Baltimore in 2015 (tied, Oakland), and posted one tackle in the win vs. St. Louis (11/22).
• Registered five tackles and a game-high 1½ sacks at Cincinnati (1/3).

2014 (3/0 – SAN DIEGO)

• Saw action in three games for the Chargers and did not accrue any statistics before being released on Sept. 23.

2014 (11/1, 2/0 – BALTIMORE)

• Joined Baltimore after being claimed off waivers on Sept. 24 and appeared in 11 regular-season games with one start and notched 16 tackles, one pass defensed and one fumble recovery.
• Saw action in both postseason contests, contributing one tackle.
• Saw his first action as a Raven and netted one tackle at Indianapolis. (10/5).
• Recorded one tackle and his first-career fumble recovery in the victory vs. Tennessee (11/9).
• Started and posted six tackles in the 20-10 victory in the regular-season finale vs. Cleveland (12/28).

2013 (2/0 – INDIANAPOLIS)

• Went to training camp with Indianapolis and was released prior to the start of the regular season. Was re-signed to the active roster prior to the Week 3 contest. Played in two games, netting three tackles and one pass defensed before being released on Oct. 7. Made four tackles, defensed one pass and blocked a field goal.
• Registered three tackles and one pass defensed vs. Seattle (10/6). Also blocked a field goal attempt that was returned 61 yards for a touchdown by Delano Howell.

2013 (10/0, 2/0 – SAN DIEGO)

• Joined San Diego on Oct. 8 after being claimed off waivers and appeared in 10 regular-season games and totaled 16 tackles and three passes defensed.
• Appeared in two postseason contests as a reserve and posted two tackles.
• Netted two tackles and one pass defensed that led to a Chargers interception return for a touchdown at Washington (11/3). Also blocked a Redskins field goal attempt.

2012 (9/2, 1/1 – INDIANAPOLIS)

• Started the year on Green Bay's practice squad before being added to the Indianapolis 53-man roster on Oct. 17.
• Played in nine regular-season games with two starts and contributed 18 tackles and his first-career sack.
• Started and played in his first-career postseason contest and tallied four tackles in the Wild Card game at Baltimore (1/6).
• Started and collected two tackles, including his first career sack in the regular-season finale vs. Houston (12/30).
• Started his first career game and posted eight tackles at Kansas City (12/23).

2011 (0/0, 0/0 – GREEN BAY)

• Placed on injured reserve on Sept. 3 due to an injury suffered during the preseason.

COLLEGE

• Totaled 122 tackles, including 23 tackles for a loss and eight sacks, in 35 games (31 starts) at Arizona State, becoming a three-time honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection (2008-10).
• Earned first-team Freshman All-America honors and the Bill Kajikawa Sun Devil Award (most outstanding freshman).

PERSONAL

• Attended Las Vegas Western High School, where he recorded 238 tackles, 30½ sacks and three fumble recoveries in three years.
• Totaled 102 tackles, 15 1/2 sacks and one fumble recovery as a senior in 2007.
• Majored in education and sociology at Arizona State.
• Lawrence and wife, Andrea, have a daughter, Adriana, and a son, Lawrence Thomas Guy II.

EXTRA POINTS

• In 2016, Lawrence and his wife lost a baby to a miscarriage and sought comfort from Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, an organization that helped him and his wife heal from the loss of their unborn child.
• "It's one of those stigmas that you want to keep to yourself," said Guy. "You don't want to share and this organization helps you pretty much heal and gives you the resources throughout the process."
• In 2017, Guy took the opportunity to provide public support for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep by donning the organization's logo and colors on one cleat during the "My Cause, My Cleats" initiative in November.
• In 2018, Guy participated in "My Cause, My Cleats" again by supporting My Life, My Choice, which fights against human trafficking and Show Your Soft Side, an organization dedicated to helping stop the abuse of cats and dogs.
• Lawrence has overcome learning challenges associated with dyslexia and dyscalculia, which went undiagnosed until he arrived on campus at Arizona State.