Patriots running back Dion Lewis is generating trade interest around the NFL, reports Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald (via Twitter). The writer says “multiple squads” reached out to New England during the offseason, including “as recently as the past week.” So far, the Patriots have been unwilling to discuss the back, although Howe believes that could change by the late-October trade deadline. The writer also notes that New England isn’t shopping Lewis… they’ve simply received multiple calls about the running back.
After brief stops with the Eagles, Browns and Colts, Lewis had a breakout campaign during his first season in New England in 2015. The former fifth-rounder proved to be a threat in the passing game, hauling in 36 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns. He also added another 234 rushing yards and a pair of scores. However, his season ended early after he suffered a torn ACL. The 26-year-old returned midway through the 2016 season, finishing with a career-high 283 rushing yards.
However, coming into this season, Lewis’s role on the squad was unclear. Fellow pass-catching back James White had a noteworthy season in 2016, hauling in 60 receptions for 551 yards. White seemed to be the favored back during the Patriots’ season-opening loss on Thursday, collecting 10 carries and three receptions. On the flip side, Lewis only had a pair of carries for nine yards. With Mike Gillislee and Rex Burkhead also on the roster, Lewis would appear to be the most expendable of the bunch.
I was surprised to see the Browns and Colts on his list of stops, but correct. He never played a game for either of those teams though.
Trade him for defensive help!
I don’t think he is going anywhere. Especially with the injuries to Edelman and Amendola. They will at times use him like receiver and he knows the offense very well. Also catching passes out of the backfield with his ability to gain yards by being so elusive. It takes a long time to trade for players that have to learn the offense. Never easy in NE.
I thought the patriots were going to win the super bowl again but now they are one of the worst teams in the NFL.
Are you kidding me now ya then lost one game but 3 years ago the got blown out by Cincinnati but what did they do that yr o’ya they won the Super Bowl
Don’t comment on pats post if your just a ban wagon fan ok thanks
Lol are you a Red Sox fan or a white Sox fan? I think you sticking to baseball would be the best option for you!
Because they lost to the chiefs
So in 1995 running back Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys held out for the first 2 games of the season and Dallas lost both games. They started the season 0-2. Emmitt came back for game 3 and the Cowboys went on to win the Super Bowl! So 0-1 is nothing buddy!
Wake up Massholes…Brady ERA is over. 10-6 lucky you in a bad division. Pittsburgh is the best team in AFC.
After one game what a maroon keep dreaming ok
And what’s worse is that the team in Detroit is so bad that he has to jump on Steelers bandwagon
It’s not over yet my friend. I’m a realistic Pat’s fan, 16-0 was a pipe dream. I’ve said it for weeks, if we’re gonna lose it’ll be early on. So many new players. It’ll click and we’ll hit our stride. Also ’01, ’03 and ’14 all started 0-1 , those seasons ended with confetti.
Lol Pittsburgh? You mean the team that just barely got by the Browns Sunday?
Is there any other college program that never actually wins but puts out top shelf NFL players like Pitt?
Revis, McCoy, Fitzgerald, Donald, Lewis, etc.
It’s probably not a good thing for the remainder of the league when the Patriots loose their first game like that. Belichick will have his team focused and hungry after losing like that. Wake up call for them especially with the players who are new to the organization. Who would be dumb enough to bet against them?
Tagged wrong James White.. he isn’t a DT