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Dion Lewis | Running Back

Team: Cleveland Browns
Age / DOB:  (22) / 9/27/1990
Ht / Wt:  5'8' / 195
College: Pittsburgh
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Browns acquired RB Dion Lewis from the Eagles in exchange for LB Emmanuel Acho.
A fifth-round pick of the Eagles in 2011, Lewis lost backup duties to Bryce Brown during training camp last season. Still, he's just 22 years old and has shown flashes while averaging 4.75 yards per carry on 36 career attempts. Lewis will try to push Montario Hardesty for the change-of-pace role behind workhorse Trent Richardson in Cleveland. Acho, a 2012 sixth-round pick, missed his entire rookie year with a torn meniscus in his knee. Apr 11 - 11:02 AM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

NFL sources tell the Philadelphia Inquirer that Eagles RB Dion Lewis in on the trade block.

Lewis is on the trade block every year. After falling behind rookie Bryce Brown last season as LeSean McCoy's primary backup, Lewis has just 36 career carries to his name. At 5-foot-8, 195 pounds, he's considered too small for Chip Kelly's system, which seems odd considering Kelly gave 5-foot-9, 196-pound Kenjon Barner 278 carries last year. Interested teams would have to like Lewis more than a player they could draft in the sixth or seventh round. Lewis will likely end up being waived.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Apr 3 - 3:32 PM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Dion Lewis rushed three times for 15 yards in the Eagles' Week 17 loss to the Giants.

Lewis entered training camp as LeSean McCoy's primary backup, but he quickly got passed up by Bryce Brown. He ended up rushing just 13 times all season even though McCoy missed four games with a concussion. Lewis will be fighting for a roster spot under a new regime in 2013.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 06:50:00 PM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Dion Lewis rushed just one time for three yards in Thursday night's Week 15 loss to the Bengals.

Lewis added one catch on a screen pass, but it was blown up in the backfield for a four-yard loss. With LeSean McCoy nearing a return, Lewis should be relegated back to third-string in the very near future.
Fri, Dec 14, 2012 01:18:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles RB Dion Lewis played 26 snaps in Sunday's Week 14 win over Tampa Bay.

Bryce Brown played 50 snaps, so it isn't as if Lewis is suddenly becoming a major threat to the rookie's workload. Lewis only touched the ball twice, though he did play extensively as a pass protector. Lewis remains off the radar in re-draft fantasy leagues. Brown is locked in as the Eagles' primary back.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Mon, Dec 10, 2012 01:55:00 PM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Dion Lewis rushed twice for 14 yards in Philadelphia's Week 13 loss to the Cowboys.

With Bryce Brown tearing through the Cowboys' front seven, Lewis wasn't needed as a change-of-pace back. Lewis will return to third-string duties once LeSean McCoy (concussion) is healthy.
Mon, Dec 3, 2012 01:06:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Dion Lewis rushed five times for 24 yards versus the Panthers in Week 12.

The five carries were Lewis' first touches of the season while working as the No. 2 back behind Bryce Brown. He spelled Brown on occasional early downs due to Philadelphia not wanting to put too much on Brown's plate in his first career start. Lewis will play this role for as long as LeSean McCoy (concussion) is out.
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 12:39:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles RB Dion Lewis has been inactive for five of the team's first six games.

There is now trade chatter surrounding Lewis, who's plummeted to fourth on the depth chart in Philly behind LeSean McCoy, and rookies Bryce Brown and Chris Polk. A 2011 fifth-round pick out of Pittsburgh, Lewis could perhaps fetch a seventh-rounder on the trade market. This year's trade deadline is October 30.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Mon, Oct 15, 2012 01:50:00 PM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Beat writer Tim McManus suggests the Eagles may be willing to listen to trade offers for RB Dion Lewis.

Lewis has been a healthy scratch in four of five games this season, as Bryce Brown has taken over backup duties and Chris Polk contributes on special teams. A potential holdup is that the teams most obviously on the hunt for a tailback need more of a volume sustainer, not a satellite back best used in space.
Source: Philly Mag: Birds 24/7
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 09:23:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles RB Dion Lewis is active for the first time this season at Pittsburgh in Week 5.

Bryce Brown is also active, clouding the "handcuff" picture behind LeSean McCoy. Despite speculation to the contrary, WR Mardy Gilyard is active over Riley Cooper. The rest of the Eagles inactives: RB Chris Polk, QB Trent Edwards, LB Akeem Jordan, OL Steve Vallos, DE Vinny Curry, and OL Nate Menkin.
Sun, Oct 7, 2012 11:43:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Dion Lewis has been a healthy scratch for three straight weeks.

At this point, the Eagles are only carrying Lewis as a practice body. Bryce Brown and Chris Polk are clearly ahead of him on the depth chart.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer & Daily News
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 09:45:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles RB Dion Lewis was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Lewis' hamstring tweak was not the main reason he was inactive. He doesn't contribute on special teams and has been passed by Bryce Brown in the running back pecking order. LeSean McCoy handcuffers need to take note.
Related: Bryce Brown
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 11:41:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Coach Andy Reid would not name a No. 2 tailback Wednesday.

Dion Lewis (hamstring) returned to practice, but his place on the depth chart is in doubt. Reid was asked directly if Lewis is still the backup and responded "we're still working through that." If LeSean McCoy were to get injured, Bryce Brown and Lewis figure to share the load.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 12:07:00 PM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles declared RB Dion Lewis (hamstring) inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Bryce Brown will back up LeSean McCoy and Chris Polk is active as the No. 3 running back. There are no signs that Lewis' injury is a long-term situation, so handcuffers can hold tight for now. The other Eagles' inactives are S Colt Anderson, WR Riley Cooper, G Nate Menkin, DE Vinny Curry, S David Sims and T Demetrius Bell.
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 11:29:00 AM
Dion Lewis - RB - Browns

Eagles RB Dion Lewis (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 1 against the Browns.

Lewis practiced fully all week, but the hamstring still appears to be an issue. The Philly beat writers are expecting rookie Bryce Brown to see more action as LeSean McCoy's caddy against the Browns. McCoy should still dominate the backfield touches. Undrafted rookie Chris Polk is clearly the fourth-stringer.
Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 02:16:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Brandon Weeden
2Jason Campbell
3Brian Hoyer
4Thaddeus Lewis
RB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
3Dion Lewis
4Chris Ogbonnaya
5Brandon Jackson
GLB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
3RB1Trent Richardson
2Montario Hardesty
FB1Owen Marecic
2Brad Smelley
WR11Josh Gordon
2Travis Benjamin
3David Nelson
4Josh Cooper
5Cordell Roberson
WR21Greg Little
2Davone Bess
3Jordan Norwood
4Perez Ashford
5Keenan Davis
WR31Davone Bess
TE1Jordan Cameron
2Kellen Davis
3Gary Barnidge
4Dan Gronkowski
5Travis Tannahill
K1Shayne Graham
2Brandon Bogotay