The Winnipeg Blue Bombers placed wide receiver Kenny Lawler on the suspended list on Thursday. Kenny Lawler is six foot three and weighs 197 pounds.
The Blue Bombers released a statement on Twitter. “The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce that receiver Kenny Lawler has been transferred to the suspended list pending resolution of matters related to his 2021 off-field incident. We will provide a further update once the situation resolves, which we expect to occur in 3-4 weeks from now.”
In October 2021, Lawler was arrested for impaired driving and being involved in a single-car accident. Lawler agreed to seek assistance as it relates to alcohol abuse and cooperated fully with the police.
The 28-year-old from Pomona, California, signed a two-year deal with the Blue Bombers in February. Before returning to Winnipeg, he caught 58 passes for 894 yards, and five touchdowns in 12 games for the Edmonton Elks in 2022.
Lawler previously played two seasons in Winnipeg, catching 107 passes for 1,651 yards, ten touchdowns, and one carry for eight yards in 29 games. Lawler helped the Blue Bombers win two Grey Cup titles in 2019 and 2021. He is a two-time CFL West All-Star (2021-22) and a CFL All-Star (2021).
Before the CFL, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Lawler in the seventh round (243rd pick) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He spent time on the Seahawks practice squad. After being released by the Seahawks. Lawler made his way to the CFL by signing with the B.C. Lions.
Collegiately, Lawler played three seasons at California (2013-15) with 143 catches for 1,706 yards, 27 touchdowns, and one carry for five yards in 36 games for the Bears.
