Team pencils in Lawson at right outside linebacker

Dennis Georgatos, writing for the Sporting News, reports San Francisco 49ers rookie LB Manny Lawson is being penciled in as the right outside linebacker to fill the role left vacant by LB Julian Peterson's departure to Seattle. His speed, strength and arm reach make him a formidable edge rusher on passing downs, though he'll be matched up most of the time against the league's elite pass blockers at left tackle.

Information from KFFL.com

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