Keenan Lewis

Keenan Lewis

38-Year-Old CornerbackCB
 Free Agent  
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Released by Saints in August of 2016.
Will visit Steelers
CBFree Agent
Hip
August 23, 2016
Lewis (hip) is scheduled to visit with the Steelers, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Lewis was released by the Saints last Friday as he continued to deal with hip issues throughout the preseason. The veteran cornerback expects to be ready for Week 1, but his medical history could discourage Pittsburgh from bringing him on. If he does sign with the Steelers, he will likely serve as an established third cornerback behind William Gay and Ross Cockrell.
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Measurables Review
How do Keenan Lewis' measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
208 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.47 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.5 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2010
2009
From 2013-14, Lewis was arguably the team's defensive MVP, routinely matching up against opponents' top receiving options. Lewis’ 2015 season, however, was derailed by a nagging hip injury that limited him to six games and zero starts. Lewis had another hip surgery in January, and though the Saints have been cautious with his recovery, he is expected to participate during training camp. If Lewis can regain his form at age 30 -- admittedly a big "if" -- he could be a sleeper option in IDP leagues, as he averaged 53 tackles and two interceptions per season from 2012 to 2014.
As one of the more respected cornerbacks in the game, Lewis' skills as a cover corner have worked against him for fantasy purposes during his first two years in New Orleans, as opposing quarterbacks continued to attack the other side of the field, where the Saints have deployed a revolving door at cornerback. As such, Lewis managed only 47 and 41 tackles in 2013 and 2014, respectively - a far cry from the 71 tackles he had in his last season in Pittsburgh. Yet, the offseason additions of coveted cornerbacks Brandon Browner and Kyle Wilson offer hope that opposing signal callers will be forced to test Lewis more often, leading to an increase in interceptions and tackles.
Lewis had a superb year in his first season in New Orleans, recording 47 tackles, nine pass defenses and four interceptions, solidifying his spot as one of the better corners in the game. Lewis has always been a solid tackler (71 tackles in 2012), but his four interceptions were easily a career high. As his reputations grows, however, his fantasy stock may suffer as opposing quarterbacks simply avoid his side of the field. The addition of Champ Bailey, as well as the Saints acquiring Stanley Jean-Baptiste in the second round of the draft, this offseason may help, but it may be difficult for Lewis to improve on his career year if opponents choose to play keep away in 2014.
Lewis had a breakout season in 2012 for the Steelers, breaking up an NFL-best 23 passes while recording 71 tackles and a forced fumble. After signing as a free agent with the Saints this offseason, Lewis will start and immediately becomes the team's best cornerback. From a fantasy standpoint, however, that is not necessarily a good thing as opposing quarterbacks will likely target either Jabari Greer or Patrick Robinson opposite him, reducing Lewis' opportunities to post meaningful fantasy stats.
Pittsburgh liked Lewis' 2011 performance enough to part with Bryant McFadden and William Gay. Lewis should find himself in the mix for playing time this season.
Keenan got his first taste of life in the NFL in 2009, but did not see much time on the field. He will again have a limited role in 2010 since the Steelers brought back Bryant McFadden to start at corner.
Lewis is physical corner in the mold of Ike Taylor, which is why the Steelers drafted him in the third round of the 2009 draft. The team needs depth in the secondary, so he will compete for a reserve spot among cornerbacks.
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Released by Saints on Friday
CBFree Agent
Hip
August 19, 2016
Lewis (hip) was released by the Saints on Friday, Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News reports.
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Suffers abductor strain
CBNew Orleans Saints
Hip
August 11, 2016
Lewis (hip) is dealing with an abductor strain and does not have a season-ending injury, Sean Fazende of Fox 8 reports.
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Held out of practice Thursday
CBNew Orleans Saints
Hip
August 4, 2016
Lewis (hip) did not practice Thursday, ESPN.com reports.
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Returns to practice
CBNew Orleans Saints
Hip
August 3, 2016
Lewis (leg) returned to practice on Wednesday, ending his stint on the PUP list.
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Placed on PUP list
CBNew Orleans Saints
Sports Hernia
July 25, 2016
Lewis has been placed on the Saints' physically unable to perform list to start training camp, Mike Triplett of ESPN NFL Nation reports.
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