Ryan Lewis (American football)


Ryan Lewis is an American football cornerback for the Washington Football Team of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent and has been a member of several other teams.

College career

Lewis attended the University of Pittsburgh, where he played for head coach Paul Chryst, Joe Rudolph, and Pat Narduzzi in his four seasons. He recorded two interceptions his senior season, including one off of future-NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson in a 43-42 upset win over the then-#2 Clemson Tigers, and clinching the Panthers' victory over Pitt's rivals, the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Lewis was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 12, 2017.

New England Patriots

On September 13, 2017, Lewis was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. With the Patriots, he made Super Bowl 52, but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 41-33. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on February 6, 2018.
On August 31, 2018, Lewis was waived by the Patriots.

Buffalo Bills

On September 2, 2018, Lewis was claimed by the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on September 12, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on September 18, 2018. He was released during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 1, 2019, Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. He was released by the Colts on September 27, 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 1, 2019, Lewis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 4. He was waived on October 14.

Miami Dolphins

On October 15, 2019, Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. In week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Lewis recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Baker Mayfield in the 41–24 loss. He was placed on injured reserve on December 10, 2019, and was waived on July 29, 2020.

Washington Football Team

Lewis was claimed off waivers by the Washington Football Team on July 30, 2020.

Personal life

Lewis is the son of Will Lewis, a former NFL cornerback and executive with the Seattle Seahawks, and a cousin of ESPN analyst Louis Riddick.