Ryan Lewis (American football) explained

Ryan Lewis
Current Team:Colorado Mines Orediggers
Position:Assistant Defensive backs coach
Birth Date:15 April 1994
Birth Place:Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:195
College:Pittsburgh (2012–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:56
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pastcoaching:

Ryan Lewis (born April 15, 1994) is an American former football cornerback who is currently the assistant defensive backs coach for the Colorado Mines Orediggers. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent and has been a member of the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Washington Football Team, and New York Giants.

College career

Lewis attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for head coach Paul Chryst, Joe Rudolph, and Pat Narduzzi in his four seasons. He recorded two interceptions his senior season, including one off of future-NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson in a 43-42 upset win over the then-#2 Clemson Tigers,[1] and clinching the Panthers' victory over Pitt's rivals, the Penn State Nittany Lions.[1] [2]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Lewis was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2017.[3] He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4] [5] He was released on September 12, 2017.[6]

New England Patriots

On September 13, 2017, Lewis was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[7] [8] With the Patriots, he made Super Bowl 52, but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.[9]

On August 31, 2018, Lewis was waived by the Patriots.[10]

Buffalo Bills

On September 2, 2018, Lewis was claimed by the Buffalo Bills.[11] He was waived on September 12, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[12] He was promoted back to the active roster on September 18, 2018.[13] He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[14]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 1, 2019, Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts.[15] He was released by the Colts on September 27, 2019.[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 1, 2019, Lewis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on October 4.[18] He was waived on October 14.

Miami Dolphins

On October 15, 2019, Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[19] In week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Lewis recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield in the 41–24 loss.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on December 10, 2019, and was waived on July 29, 2020.[21] [22]

Washington Football Team

Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Washington Football Team on July 30, 2020,[23] but was waived on September 5, 2020.[24]

New York Giants

On September 8, 2020, Lewis was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[25] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 for the team's week 2 game against the Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[26] He was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2020.[27] He was placed on injured reserve on November 6.[28] Lewis was waived after the season on April 14, 2021.[29]

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Lewis was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[30] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on April 11, 2023.[31] He re-signed with the team on January 22, 2024.[32] He was released on March 10, 2024.[33]

Personal life

Lewis is the son of Will Lewis, a former NFL cornerback and executive with the Seattle Seahawks, and a cousin of ESPN analyst Louis Riddick.[34] Lewis has a girlfriend by the name Michaela Farrer and two dogs, Luna and Ziggy.

On May 31, 2024, Lewis announced his retirement and took a job with the Colorado Mines Orediggers.[35]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Pitt shocks No. 2 Clemson in 43-42 victory. Zach Lentz. The Times and Democrat. November 12, 2016. April 10, 2018.
  2. News: Pitt shocks No. 2 Clemson in 43-42 victory. Zach Lentz. The Times and Democrat. November 12, 2016. April 10, 2018.
  3. Web site: Cardinals Collect 17 Undrafted Rookies. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. May 2, 2017. March 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170502233732/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Collect-17-Undrafted-Rookies/9fadb257-fe8e-4b8b-a8b2-79cb269e0da0. May 2, 2017. dead.
  4. Web site: Cardinals Make Moves To Reach 53-Man Roster. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 2, 2017. March 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170903022302/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Make-Moves-To-Reach-53-Man-Roster/c2904f51-70b9-4e22-b995-854e40074123. September 3, 2017. dead.
  5. Web site: Dorian Johnson Among Practice Squad Picks. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 3, 2017. March 24, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20170904011309/https://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Dorian-Johnson-Among-Practice-Squad-Picks/02944b12-7170-47cc-882f-edfaf2c0bbea. September 4, 2017. dead.
  6. Web site: Arizona Cardinals place David Johnson on IR, sign Chris Johnson and other roster moves. RevengeOfTheBirds.com. September 12, 2017. March 24, 2018.
  7. Web site: Patriots Sign CB Ryan Lewis to the Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180325121354/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/09/13/transaction-patriots-sign-cb-ryan-lewis-practice-squad. dead. March 25, 2018. Patriots.com. September 13, 2017. March 24, 2018.
  8. Web site: Patriots sign incredibly fast cornerback Ryan Lewis to the practice squad. PatsPulpit.com. September 13, 2017. March 24, 2018.
  9. Web site: Patriots sign 10 free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180212230905/http://www.patriots.com/news/2018/02/06/patriots-sign-10-free-agents. dead. February 12, 2018. Patriots.com. February 6, 2018. March 24, 2018.
  10. Web site: Patriots release five players. Patriots.com. August 31, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bills awarded claim for CB Ryan Lewis and P Corey Bojorquez. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. September 2, 2018.
  12. Web site: Buffalo Bills claim OG Ike Boettger, waive CB Ryan Lewis. BuffaloRumblings.com. September 12, 2018.
  13. Web site: Bills elevate CB Ryan Lewis to active roster. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. September 18, 2018.
  14. Web site: Bills cut roster down to 53 players. Brown, Chris. BuffaloBills.com. August 31, 2019.
  15. Web site: Colts Claim CB Ryan Lewis Off Waivers; Sign Six To Practice Squad. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 1, 2019.
  16. Web site: Colts Elevate Wide Receiver Ashton Dulin To Active Roster From Practice Squad. Walker, Andrew. Colts.com. September 27, 2019.
  17. Web site: Eagles sign CB Ryan Lewis to the practice squad & release CB Ajene Harris from the practice squad. The Eagles Wire. USA Today. October 1, 2019.
  18. Web site: Eagles promote CB Ryan Lewis from the practice squad. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 4, 2019.
  19. Web site: Dolphins claim cornerback Ryan Lewis. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 15, 2019.
  20. Web site: Browns rout Dolphins 41-24 in first game since Garrett mess . November 24, 2019 . . November 24, 2019.
  21. Web site: Dolphins Make Roster Moves On Tuesday. MiamiDolphins.com. December 10, 2019.
  22. News: Dolphins Claim Ray Smith, Waive Ryan Lewis . MiamiDolphins.com . July 29, 2020 . July 29, 2020.
  23. News: Williams, Charean . Washington claims cornerback Ryan Lewis . NBCSports.com . July 30, 2020 . July 30, 2020.
  24. News: Jhabvala . Nicki . Fortier . Sam . Alex Smith avoids Washington Football Team's cuts, will remain on 53-man roster . Washington Post.
  25. Web site: Giants roster moves: DB Ryan Lewis, RB Rod Smith added to practice squad. Big Blue View. SB Nation. September 8, 2020.
  26. News: Hickey, Kevin . Giants promote DBs Sean Chandler, Ryan Lewis to active roster . USAToday.com . September 19, 2020 . October 5, 2020.
  27. News: Fennelly, John . Giants place Saquon Barkley on IR, promote CB Ryan Lewis . USAToday.com . September 22, 2020 . October 5, 2020.
  28. News: Benton, Dan . Giants place DB Ryan Lewis on injured reserve . USAToday.com . November 6, 2020 . December 7, 2020.
  29. News: Giants waive CB Ryan Lewis . Giants.com . April 14, 2021 . April 15, 2021.
  30. Web site: 2022-11-18 . Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed . 2022-12-30 . ESPN.com . en.
  31. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . April 13, 2023.
  32. News: The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 22, 2024 . January 23, 2024.
  33. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.
  34. News: There's Reason To Believe Patriots Really Like This Undrafted Cornerback. Doug Kyed. NESN.com. April 2, 2018. April 10, 2018.
  35. Web site: Instagram . 2024-06-01 . www.instagram.com.

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