Lewis (hip) reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Tuesday and was subsequently placed on the practice squad injured list, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.
Lewis was a gameday elevation for Monday's win over the Saints and had one reception for seven yards, one kick return for 23 yards and two punt returns for minus-one yard before suffering the injury. The 29-year-old must spend at least three weeks on the practice squad injured list.
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Dolphins' Tommylee Lewis: Ruled out
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Lewis (hip) will not return to Monday's game against the Saints.
Lewis was injured in the second quarter but ruled out shortly thereafter. He was active for only the second time this season and has been primarily limited to a special-teams role.
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Dolphins' Tommylee Lewis: Questionable to return
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Lewis is considered questionable to return to Monday's matchup with the Saints due to a hip injury.
Lewis is primarily a special-teams contributor, so his absence is not expected to impact the Dolphins' offense. The severity of his injury will not be known until the team provides more clarity on the issue.
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Dolphins' Tommylee Lewis: Elevated to active roster
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Lewis was moved up from the practice squad Friday as a COVID-19 replacement ahead of Monday's game against New Orleans.
Miami's receiving corps is largely healthy, so Lewis isn't likely to see much action on offense Monday. He has appeared in only one contest this season, logging 11 special-teams snaps against the Jets in Week 15.
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Tommylee Lewis: Returns to practice squad
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Lewis reverted to Miami's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Lewis was activated ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jets for the first time this season. He logged 11 snaps on special teams and returned one punt for five yards.
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Tommylee Lewis: Signed to Miami's practice squad
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Lewis was signed to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Lewis was waived with an injury designation in late August, but he appears to have moved past the issue and has rejoined the Dolphins after presumably impressing during his tryout ahead of Week 14. In a corresponding move, Miami released Travis Fulgham from its practice squad.
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Tommylee Lewis: Gets tryout with Dolphins
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Lewis (undisclosed) had a tryout with Miami on Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Lewis was waived with an injury designation in late August, but it appears as though he's moved past his unspecified issue. He appeared in five games with the Saints last year and hauled in one of three targets for five yards while rushing twice for 14 yards.
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Tommylee Lewis: Waived by Saints
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The Saints waived Lewis (undisclosed) with an injury designation Sunday, John Sigler of USA Today reports.
Lewis initially reverted to the Saints' injured reserve after he went unclaimed on waivers, but he'll now be eligible to play in 2021 if he lands with another team. The nature and severity of the receiver's injury still aren't known. Across four seasons in New Orleans, the 28-year-old hauled in 21 receptions for 257 yards and two touchdowns.
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Saints' Tommylee Lewis: Placed on IR
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Lewis landed on the Saints' injured reserve Friday with an undisclosed injury, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.
It is unclear at this time what injury Lewis is dealing with. He has been with the Saints since being drafted by the team in 2016. He is now set to spend the year on IR unless he and New Orleans come to terms on an injury settlement down the line.
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Saints' Tommylee Lewis: Gets another chance with Saints
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New Orleans signed Lewis to a contract Friday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Lewis appeared five games for the Saints last season, recording one five-yard catch on three targets, and he also spent time on the practice squad. The veteran also contributed on special teams with 148 total return yards.
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Tommylee Lewis: Waived from practice squad
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Lewis was waived from the Saints' practice squad Saturday.
Lewis bounced back and forth between the practice squad this season, but after failing to make enough of an impact, the Northern Illinois product has been let go from New Orleans. The receiver caught one of his three targets for five yards during the 2020 campaign.
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Tommylee Lewis: Shifts to practice roster
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Lewis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Lewis only played seven snaps on offense during this stint with the Saints; he primarily works as a returner when he's on the active roster. The Northern Illinois product recorded 20 yards on two punt returns in Sunday's win over the Panthers. Lewis will be an option for the Saints for the duration of their playoff run.
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Tommylee Lewis: Returns to practice squad
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The Saints signed Lewis to the practice squad Wednesday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
Lewis has cleared waivers after being cut by the Saints last Thursday. The 28-year-old wide receiver has been shuffled up and down from the practice squad this season, ultimately playing in four games and contributing mostly as a return man.
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Tommylee Lewis: Moving on from New Orleans
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Lewis was waived by the Saints on Thursday, Larry Holder of The Athletic reports.
The Northern Illinois product has been called up to the active roster a handful of times over the latter half of the season, making four appearances since Week 8 while compiling 21 scrimmage yards on two offensive touches. WIth Lewis offering flexibility as a return specialist as well, there remains the possibility New Orleans promptly scoops the 28-year-old back up once an injury or roster development merits acquiring his services.
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Saints' Tommylee Lewis: Gains promotion to active roster
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Lewis has been added to the Saints' active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
As was Juwan Johnson, with the duo likely to stick around beyond Week 15, given that both Michael Thomas (ankle) and Deonte Harris (neck) were placed on IR on Saturday. In that context, Emmanuel Sanders and Tre'Quan Smith are slated to serve as the team's top wideouts down the stretch.
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Tommylee Lewis: Sent down after busy returns day
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Lewis reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Lewis received an opportunity in the return game as Deonte Harris sat out his third consecutive contest due to a stinger. The Northern Illinois standout contributed 55 yards over his two kick-return attempts, adding a pair of punt returns for six yards. He's been afforded a peripheral offensive role when active, posting 21 scrimmage yards on two touches over his three 2020 appearances.
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Saints' Tommylee Lewis: Brought up to active roster
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The Saints elevated Lewis to the active roster Saturday.
Juwan Johnson was also brought up from the practice squad to add depth at wide receiver for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Lewis has played in two games this season, rushing once for 16 yards and returning three punts for 17 yards. With Deonte Harris (neck) ruled out this week, Lewis should serve as the Saints' primary return man.
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Tommylee Lewis: Back to practice squad
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Lewis reverted back to New Orleans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Lewis failed to haul in his lone target, though he did have a 16-yard rush. He also returned three punts for a total of 17 yards.
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Saints' Tommylee Lewis: Hops to active roster
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The Saints elevated Lewis to the active roster Saturday, Katherine Terrell of The Athletic reports.
The Saints are bolstering their depth at wide receiver after placing Marquez Callaway (knee) on IR. Deonte Harris (neck) is also questionable. Juwan Johnson was elevated from the practice squad as well. Lewis last played back in Week 8 when he caught one pass for five yards on five offensive snaps.
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Tommylee Lewis: Back with Saints
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Lewis signed with the Saints' practice squad Wednesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Lewis was waived by the Saints on Monday, but it didn't take long to return to his familiar home. The veteran was promoted from the practice squad for Week 8, playing five offensive snaps and hauling in one pass for five yards.
