Jeremy Fowler reports that the Steelers are still open to signing veteran CB Keenan Lewis, but figured he would need at least a month before his hip and groin issues are fully healed.
Last we heard,ย Gerry Dulacย reported thatย the Steelersย “did not like what they saw” when examining Lewis’ hip during his recent visit.
Aย former teammate of Lewis’ previously toldย Chris Adamski that he will likelyย need another six weeks before he’ll be ready to play. However, it sounds like there could be much greater concern for the condition of his hip.
Lewis visited with the Steelers and reportedly receivedย “preliminary inquiries” fromย the Lions, Jets, Cardinals and an unnamed NFC South.
The Saints officially released Lewis last week, making himย an unrestricted free agent and one of the best available cornerbacks when healthy.
Lewis, 30,ย is a former third-round pick of the Steelers back in 2009. He spent four years in Pittsburgh before signing a five-year, $25.5 million contract with the Saints in 2013.
New Orleans cut him loose in a move thatย freed up $2.75 million in available cap space.
In 2015,ย Lewis was limited to appearing in six games and recording six tackles, no interceptions and two pass defenses.
We have him featuredย in ourย Best Available Free Agents list.
Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?
Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on X.com and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!