New York Jets acquire pass-rusher Shaq Lawson from Houston Texans, source says – ESPN Australia

The New York Jets, searching for pass-rushing help after the season-ending injury to Carl Lawson, got Shaq Lawson from the Houston Texans on Sunday, a source told ESPNs Adam Schefter.The Jets are sending a 2022 sixth-round draft choice to the Texans in the deal, a source told ESPNs Rich Cimini.This is the second time Shaq Lawson has been traded this offseason. The Miami Dolphins had actually traded him to the Texans in March, a year after signing him to a three-year, $30 million contract.Lawson, who had 4.5 sacks for Miami last season, has 20.5 sacks in five NFL seasons, the first four with the Buffalo Bills.Carl Lawson, the Jets leading free-agent finalizing this offseason, suffered a season-ending Achilles injury two weeks ago in a joint practice with the Green Bay Packers.