New Orleans Saints
Keenan Lewis - #28 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 208 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/17/1986 |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, LA |
| College | Oregon State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 3rd round, 32nd pick by Steelers |
Steelers' LCB competition has youthful look
Three cornerbacks with one NFL start between them will vie to start opposite Ike Taylor in Pittsburgh.
Steelers' Lewis looking good at corner
Steelers second-year CB Keenan Lewis has impressed in training camp, according to "AFC Whispers," but he had mixed success against Lions WR Calvin Johnson the opening preseason game.
PLAYER NEWS
The New Orleans Saints have signed free agent cornerback Keenan Lewis to a five-year contract.|||||||
The 6-foot-0, 208-pound Lewis is a New Orleans native, playing high school football in the city at O. Perry Walker. The 26-year-old spent his first four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, moving into a starting role last season and leading the NFL with 23 passes defended. Lewis visited with the Saints earlier this week.
Lewis is done for the season witha back injury.|||||||
He was reaplced on the roster by Trae Williams.
The Steelers signed Lewis, one of their three third-round draft choices, on Friday. He had seven interceptions over the last two years at Oregon State.|||||||
Lewis is considered by the Steelers to be a physical cornerback who should complement starter Ike Taylor. Also signed were cornerback Joe Burnett of Central Florida and running back Frank Summers of UNLV, the Steelers' fifth-round selections.
