Starting in 2014, Lawing spent three years as defensive quality control coach for head coach Bill O' Brien and the Houston Texans. He served as an offensive line assistant in 2017 and 2018. On February 5, 2019, Lawing was named the tight ends coach of the Houston Texans.[2]
Alabama
After the Texans coaching change before the 2021 season, Lawing followed Bill O'Brien to Alabama to work under Nick Saban as an analyst.[3]
New England Patriots
On February 2, 2023, Lawing once again followed O'Brien, being hired by the New England Patriots as the team's tight ends coach.[4]
Boston College
On February 12, 2024, Lawing was hired by Boston College as the offensive coordinator the week after O'Brien accepted the head coaching role.[5]