Lance Lewis (born November 1, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and, following a successful tryout, returned to the team in 2013. He played college football for East Carolina University.He has also played for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.

Lance Lewis
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Lewis at Redskins training camp in 2012.
No. 18, 86
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-11-01) November 1, 1988 (age 35)
Concord, North Carolina
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Concord (NC)
College:East Carolina
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career edit

Washington Redskins edit

Lewis was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012.[1] In early August, he suffered a groin injury that caused him to be inactive for the 2012 preseason.[2][3] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 27.[4]

Lewis returned to the Redskins on May 14, 2013, following a successful tryout during the team's rookie mini-camp in early May.[5][6] The Redskins waived him on August 31, 2013, for final roster cuts before the start of 2013 season,[7] he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[8] Lewis was signed to the active roster on November 21, 2013, after the team placed Leonard Hankerson to injured reserve.[9] He was waived on December 18, 2013.[10]

Dallas Cowboys edit

On December 20, 2013, Lewis signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys.[11] Ten days later, the Cowboys signed him to a futures contract.[12]

San Francisco 49ers edit

Lewis signed a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers on August 9, 2014.[13] Lewis was waived on April 30, 2015.[14]

New Orleans Saints edit

On May 19, 2015, Lewis signed with the New Orleans Saints.[15] The Saints waived him on September 1 as part of final roster cuts before the start of the season.[16]

Bismarck Bucks edit

Joined the Bismarck Bucks of the Champions Indoor Football League (CIF).

References edit

  1. ^ Jones, Mike (April 29, 2012). "Redskins add 12 undrafted rookies". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  2. ^ Jones, Mike (August 2, 2012). "Quick hits: Redskins WR Anthony Armstrong will get x-rays". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Keim, John (August 6, 2012). "Redskins training camp". WashingtonExaminer.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  4. ^ Campbell, Rich (August 27, 2012). "Redskins roster moves include Jammal Brown to reserve/physically-unable-to-perform list". WashingtonTimes.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
  5. ^ Boyer, Zac (May 14, 2013). "Redskins Sign Lance Lewis After Successful Tryout". Fredericksburg.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2013. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  6. ^ McMillan, Keith (May 14, 2013). "Redskins sign wide receiver Lance Lewis". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved May 14, 2013.
  7. ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2013). "Redskins cuts: Tony Pashos, DeJon Gomes, Chase Minnifield among them". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2013.
  8. ^ Tandler, Rich (September 1, 2013). "Redskins announce eight-member practice squad". RealRedskins.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  9. ^ Tinsman, Brian (November 21, 2013). "Redskins IR Hankerson, Promote Lewis". Redskins.com. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
  10. ^ Jones, Mike (December 18, 2013). "Redskins claim former Broncos center J.D. Walton off waivers". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 19, 2013.
  11. ^ Former Spider, Redskin Lance Lewis now a Cowboy
  12. ^ Eatman, Nick (December 30, 2013). "Six Practice Squad Players Retained; Signed To Futures". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "49ers Sign WR Lance Lewis, Waive WR Chuck Jacobs". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  14. ^ Krest, Shawn. "49ers release Trindon Holliday, Lance Lewis, Fouimalo Fonoti". CBSSports.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved May 1, 2015.
  15. ^ New Orleans Saints release K Shayne Graham, Sign WR Lance Lewis
  16. ^ Triplett, Mike (September 1, 2015). "New Orleans Saints cut 13, including putting Anthony Spencer on IR". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 30, 2015.

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