Dion Lewis
When the Giants signed veteran Dion Lewis to a one-year, $1.55 million contract in March, it felt like a steal. Five months later, it still feels like a steal.
A fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL Draft, Lewis also spent time with the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots before joining the Tennessee Titans in 2018, where he’s remained the last two seasons.
In 86 career games (27 starts), the Albany, New York native has gained 2,310 yards and 11 touchdowns on 538 carries (4.3 ypc), adding 1,281 yards and seven touchdowns on 172 receptions.
Lewis, who grew up a Giants fan, struggled during his time in Tennessee, producing well below his career averages. However, at 29 years old, he still has some gas left in the tank, will be reunited with a familiar face in Joe Judge and has proven an ability to find success as part of a committee.
“I think it was a perfect and unique opportunity. There was a lot of factors. Joe Judge being there and me having a relationship with him with my three years in New England. I grew up a Giants fan, so it was always a dream of mine to play for them. When I got the opportunity with the circumstances, I couldn’t pass it up. I’m looking forward to working with Coach Joe Judge, playing for my hometown team and getting to work with Saquon as well. There was a lot of positive factors,” Lewis told reporters in April.
The Giants don’t need another Saquon Barkley, but they do need a quality veteran with all-around talent. That’s exactly what Lewis gives them.