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Ex-Giant Dion Lewis named assistant coach at UAlbany

Retired New York Giants running back Dion Lewis has been named an assistant coach at the University of Albany.

Retired members of the New York Giants have been landing coaching jobs left and right lately, which is a trend that continued late last week.

On Friday, the University of Albany announced that former Giants running back Dion Lewis has been hired as an assistant coach.

“It’s great to be back in the Capital Region,” Lewis said, via the Albany Times Union. “I’m extremely grateful to join the Great Dane family. I’d like to extend my thanks to Coach Gattuso, the entire football staff, and (athletic director) Mark Benson for welcoming me. I’m excited to get to work and hit the ground running with this group.”

Lewis was originally a fifth-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2011 NFL draft. After two seasons with the Eagles, he bounced around the league, making stints with the Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and Tennessee Titans before closing out his career with the Giants in 2020.

Lewis picked up a Super Bowl ring during his time with the Pats.

In 102 career games (27 starts), Lewis rushed for 2,425 yards and 13 touchdowns, adding 191 receptions for 1,408 yards and eight touchdowns out of the backfield. He was also a solid kick returner, gaining an additional 1,845 yards and one touchdown.

With UAlbany, Lewis will assist running backs coach Jordan Orlovsky.

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Seahawks waive UDFA DE Eli Mencer to make room for Paul Richardson

The Seattle Seahawks waived undrafted free agent defensive end Eli Mencer to make space on the roster for wide receiver Paul Richardson.

The Seattle Seahawks recently signed wide receiver Paul Richardson to a one-year deal and waived undrafted rookie defensive end Eli Mencer to make room on the 80-man roster.

Seattle drafted Richardson in 2014, but he suffered numerous injuries throughout his first two seasons before showing flashes in 2016 and breaking out in 2017. The team let him walk in free agency and he signed a five-year, $40 million contract with Washington, where he spent two years before being released.

Mencer was an undrafted free agent out of the University of Albany. He set the program record for sacks as a senior with 14.5 in 14 games, led the FCS with five forced fumbles and led the Great Danes with 24 tackles for loss.

The Seahawks waived Mencer at little to no cost due to his status as a UDFA. They had to cut someone to make space for Richardson, and Mencer turned out to be the collateral damage. Since he was not claimed via waivers, he has now reverted to the injured reserve.

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