Colts sign RB Dion Lewis

[MTC]

The #Colts have signed RB Dion Lewis, per a league source. Lewis last played for the #Browns.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 9, 2014

 

It's a two-year deal with the #Colts for RB Dion Lewis. Talented addition to the Indianapolis backfield.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 9, 2014

 

 

I really like the signing. Dion Lewis a quick speedy back. 

 

No word yet on who got waived. Have to assume its Zurlon Tipton.

[ColtsLegacy]

So long Zurlon Tipton, have a safe journey back to your home planet.

[B~Town]

Hope it's to improve not from a injury not reported yet .

[Derakynn]

Who? Can he play OLB?

[Mr.Debonair]

Put him at PR

[Derakynn]

Drafted by the Eagles in Grigson's last year there, 2011. Surprise, surprise. 

[SilentHill]

Great, now we are raiding the dumpster of one of the worst NFL teams.

 

Rob Chudzinski

Trent Richardson

D'Qwell Jackson

Mike Adams

Dion Lewis

[PrincetonTiger]

So long Zurlon Tipton, have a safe journey back to your home planet.

If Zurlon was the player cut he will probably be moved to the PS

[Ja'Crispy]

Can he rush the passer??? ;)

[Ja'Crispy]

Great, now we are raiding the dumpster of one of the worst NFL teams.

Rob Chudzinski

Trent Richardson

D'Qwell Jackson

Mike Adams

Dion Lewis

Trade for Manziel confirmed.

[PrincetonTiger]

Is this a move to improve the return game?

[SilentHill]

Trade for Manziel confirmed.

[BrentMc11]

We released Jeff Matthews from the PS and put Cam Johnson on IR.

[lollygagger8]

Is he any good? I figured we would sign a OLB instead of more Brown's RB's

[Dark Superman]

They so realize we need a pash rusher right?

[lollygagger8]

Ah geez. Why aren't we signing OLB's instead?

Ei carambe

[B~Town]

We released Jeff Matthews from the PS and put Cam Johnson on IR.

Sounds like we should expect another signing real soon

[krunk]

I'm very sure there will be some more moves made to secure a pass rusher.  Especially with Cam Johnson being put on IR

[BrentMc11]

Sounds like we should expect another signing real soon

The phone has been ringing all day, but I am afraid to answer.  

 

Something is in the works.

[PrincetonTiger]

Sounds like we should expect another signing real soon

Yep if not a couple since we have opened up a PS Roster spot

[TKnight24]

That's Mr. Grigson for you, always churning the bottom of the roster

No sleep for him!!!!

[ColtsFanMikeC]

The #Colts have signed RB Dion Lewis, per a league source. Lewis last played for the #Browns.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 9, 2014

 

It's a two-year deal with the #Colts for RB Dion Lewis. Talented addition to the Indianapolis backfield.

— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin)

September 9, 2014

 

 

I really like the signing. Dion Lewis a quick speedy back. 

 

No word yet on who got waived. Have to assume its Zurlon Tipton.

 

No one got cut -- C. Johnson went to IR.  5 RBs and a FB seems like a bit much to me (I guess Harvey can kind of play LB and he is good on ST's, so maybe the coaches don't see his spot as a 'true fullback').

 

I worry if we move Tipton to PS that he'll get swooped up to another team's 53 man roster -- I'd like to see Bradshaw stay healthy a few more weeks before we make that move.

[twfish]

Great, now we are raiding the dumpster of one of the worst NFL teams.

Rob Chudzinski

Trent Richardson

D'Qwell Jackson

Mike Adams

Dion Lewis

In there defense.......... everyone on the browns team would play better if there were on just about any other team lol

[PrincetonTiger]

That's Mr. Grigson for you, always churning the bottom of the roster

No sleep for him!!!!

agreed

[Gavin]

In 24 regular season games he has 36 carries 2 TD's and 1 fumble...Scat Back...Not an every down back, He is explosive (accelerates quick), Can make ya miss...Can catch the ball.....I think he clearly he has short area quickness not great long speed, I'd put the kid in as both a Kick and Punt Returner

[B~Town]

Yep if not a couple since we have opened up a PS Roster spot

Was thinking a RB Tipton maybe heading there but who know Grigs is unpredictable

[PrincetonTiger]

In 24 regular season games he has 36 carries 2 TD's and 1 fumble...Scat Back...Not an every down back, He is explosive (accelerates quick), Can make ya miss...Can catch the ball.....I think he has short area quickness not great long speed, I'd put the kid in as both a Kick and Punt Returner

returner maybe?

[Gavin]

returner maybe?

Probably

[PrincetonTiger]

Was thinking a RB Tipton maybe heading there but who know Grigs is unpredictable

I thought too but he may decide to keep ZT active so he is not lost via waivers

[krunk]

Lewis is a good back, but I don't recall him being a blazer.  He runs a 4.57 so I'd said he's in the area or a little bit less than Brown. He's got decent speed, but I don't remember him being used as a punt or kick returner at all.  I could be wrong though. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Lewis is a good back, but I don't recall him being a blazer.  He runs a 4.57 so I'd said he's in the area or a little bit less than Brown.

He's got decent speed.

2,700+ yards in 2 years at Pitt

[IndyFan93]

We released Jeff Matthews from the PS and put Cam Johnson on IR.

I was hoping Mathews would stay on the PS this year. I thought he could develop into a decent backup once MH retires.

 

[TKnight24]

Gonna go to YouTube and watch a highlight film of him

Then gonna come back and declare him the

[Coffeedrinker]

I would really like to know what goes through Grigs' mind sometimes.  The Colts lose two OLB for the season so he goes out and signs a RB that may see the ball 4 or 5 times a game.

 

Good move Grigs, keep up the good work.

[PrincetonTiger]

I was hoping Mathews would stay on the PS this year. I thought he could develop into a decent backup once MH retires.

agreed

[fatboy]

Trade for Manziel confirmed.

funny thing about TRich trade. Everyone remains steadfast in the belief the Colts got fleeced by the Browns. This ultimately may turn out the case, but we got TRich for last season ( yeah, I know but work with me here) and this season for the 26th Pick. The Browns packaged #26 to move up to get Manziel at #22 who gave them nothing last season (obviously) and is riding the bench today. TRich hasn't emerged big time, and I know we might have picked an impact player at 26, but as of today it's way too early to judge the trade IMO at least.

[ColtsLegacy]

Lewis is a good back, but I don't recall him being a blazer. He runs a 4.57 so I'd said he's in the area or a little bit less than Brown. He's got decent speed, but I don't remember him being used as a punt or kick returner at all. I could be wrong though.

Donald Brown is quite fast and his acceleration is fantastic.

[Coffeedrinker]

2,700+ yards in 2 years at Pitt

I think you are thinking of the wrong guy.

[TKnight24]

Dion Lewis: The

[ColtsLegacy]

I think you are thinking of the wrong guy.

University of Pittsburgh