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Patriots acquire WR Greg Lewis from Eagles

Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff March 5, 2009 03:45 PM

The Patriots have acquired receiver Greg Lewis from the Philadelphia Eagles for an undisclosed draft pick, the Boston Globe has confirmed.

The draft pick is expected to be a fifth-rounder, although that has not been confirmed by either team.

Lewis, 29, has spent the first six years of his career with the Eagles. He has three years remaining on his current contract, which the Patriots would inherit in a trade (barring a restructure/renegotiation). He is scheduled to earn $650,000 in 2009, $670,000 in 2010 and $725,000 in 2011.

The speedy Lewis (6-0, 180) totaled 19 receptions for 247 yards last season, with one touchdown.

First-year Patriots director of pro personnel Jason Licht spent five years with the Eagles, so it's possible that this reported move could have come with his strong recommendation. The Patriots lost No. 3 receiver Jabar Gaffney to the Broncos, and Lewis figures to vie for that role.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network first reported the trade.

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39 comments so far...

  1. who ??

    Posted by Jorge E. March 5, 09 03:52 PM

  1. i guess galloway did not impress

    Posted by Jack March 5, 09 03:53 PM

  1. Now the #3 Wr issue is solved. This means we should only see the Pats drafting LB's, CB's and OL. Any word on what it took to get Lewis?

    Posted by MP March 5, 09 03:53 PM

  1. Well I guess we know who the 3rd receiver is going to be...but a trade? Must be like a 5th or something. Of course, nobody thought Gaffney could still play when the Pats signed him and here we are. This is a guy who has 6 more career TDs than Welker did when he was brought on board...eh. It is what it is. The train will keep on rolling.

    Posted by Rob in Central MA March 5, 09 03:53 PM

  1. Mike, why is BB picking "no names" left and right? Does this signing mean he might not draft a WR this time? His stats is pretty bad considering Philly doesn't have a fantastic WR core to begin with...

    Posted by alex March 5, 09 03:54 PM

  1. Who???? The eagles have no good WR's.

    Posted by Ryan March 5, 09 03:54 PM

  1. Google: Belichick + "Greg Lewis"

    He is in the Ed Reed, Chad Johnson, Kerry Rhodes, ect. club of players Belichick loves.

    Posted by fhdfa March 5, 09 03:57 PM

  1. 5th rounder..better be nothing more than that.

    Posted by Rob March 5, 09 03:58 PM

  1. Intriguing - sounds like a decent pick up as a possible third receiver. BB is, if nothing else, very busy this free agent season. Can't argue with Taylor, Baker, Springs and now Lewis.

    Posted by Gregg March 5, 09 04:01 PM

  1. Greg Lewis? He's terrible. Eagles need better WRs, that's why they got rid of him.

    Posted by Jeff March 5, 09 04:01 PM

  1. Can't wait to see Moss and Lewis race down the sidelines to see who is faster....

    Posted by Leslie March 5, 09 04:03 PM

  1. To all the naysayers:

    Every system is different. Greg Lewis may be a perfect fit in our offense. How did David Givens work out for the Titans? And Patton for the Skins? Branch is the Seahawks #2/3 option now.

    All I'm saying is that the Pats get the most talent out of their players, as long as they are willing to learn our system and it sounds like hes a kid who puts the effort in.

    Another great signing. Kudos Belickick

    Posted by Sean Gildea March 5, 09 04:08 PM

  1. He's a good fit for the Pats. He isn't necessarily the third option, but he could be. Right now, he adds another strong special teams player and a decent option receiving. I don't see them giving up more than a low pick for him. We'll see.

    Posted by Nate March 5, 09 04:09 PM

  1. Maybe he will be a special teams player like Kelly Washington was.

    Posted by Youstink March 5, 09 04:09 PM

  1. You people are stupid. "Who?" WHO? Maybe you should try watching football a little before you post idiotic comments like that. He's by far the most consistent route runner the Eagles have and that is what is required of the 3rd option in this offense. When Brady looks for the 3rd option he better bleeping well be where he's supposed to be and that's Greg Lewis.

    Posted by Aaron March 5, 09 04:10 PM

  1. Guys, Greg Lewis may not have the best stat-line, but as I alluded to in my earlier post...either did Wes Welker (1 career receiving TD prior to joining NE). Either did Gaffney. Hell, Randy Moss had a couple down years before he came here. Why? Crappy QBs.
    Greg Lewis isn't going to be diving all over the place for balls winged at him by Donovan McNabb, he'll actually be thrown catchable balls by Tom Brady. McNabb hucks it either 5 feet over the head of the receiver or 5 feet on the ground behind him most of the time. Give the guy a shot with a good QB before anyone bashes the signing. Also, it's low money and I'm willing to bet the compensation is like a 5th or something. No big deal.

    Posted by Rob in Central MA March 5, 09 04:10 PM

  1. If they had Moss and Welker, they would keep him. Love the move if the pick is a 4th rounder or lower. We could still pick up a WR in the draft.

    Posted by BC March 5, 09 04:10 PM

  1. Philly.com says fifth rounder this year

    Posted by ricky bobby March 5, 09 04:11 PM

  1. what about me! I'm free...and Randy Moss can show me a thing or two about changing my attitude.

    Plus Tom Brady can get me the ball in the bread basket, Tony Romo stunk.

    Posted by T.O. formerly of the Dallas Cowgirls March 5, 09 04:12 PM

  1. better be a 7th rounder - 6th tops.

    Posted by alex March 5, 09 04:12 PM

  1. He is OK. In the Super Bowl against the Pats he had 4 catches for 53 yards and a TD. Not bad. I don't know if he will be the number 3. I see him as a 4 with Welker being the 3 and Pats getting someone else. Maybe Galloway but I doubt it, he is getting old. i think they could pick up Hakeem Nicks out of NC with the 34th pick.

    Posted by Chris W March 5, 09 04:13 PM

  1. An Eagles WR? O-K. Well, Welker and Moss were both steals. Let's just hope the deal was reasonable. If they gave up a 2nd round pick for this guy people might start making withdrawals from In Belichick We Trust.

    Posted by Space Bandito March 5, 09 04:14 PM

  1. greg lewis huh? phenomenol (tongue planted firmly in cheek)...he will not end up being our 3rd receiver, he will serve as depth and not much more...hopefully coach didnt give up anything more than a late day 2 pick here...

    Posted by shawn March 5, 09 04:15 PM

  1. The only thing I remember about G. Lewis was the diving touchdown catch he made against the Patriots in Super Bowl 39.

    Posted by Alex March 5, 09 04:16 PM

  1. There needs to be an IQ requirement to post comments on the internet. alex, Ryan and Jeff--you 3 fail at failing.

    Posted by Ghost of Lombardi March 5, 09 04:16 PM

  1. Gigdi

    Posted by Quagmire March 5, 09 04:17 PM

  1. The Eagles official website is reporting the following:

    The Eagles dealt Lewis on Thursday to New England along with an undisclosed draft pick in 2010 in return for an undisclosed pick in this year's draft.

    So it's also a trade of picks. Losing one this year but picking up another next year. Makes sense, not all of this year's picks can make the team anyway. Not with so many on the first day.

    Posted by Orange Pats Fan March 5, 09 04:17 PM

  1. Who? This guy made some pretty good receptions against us in the Super Bowl in 2004 including a TD.

    Posted by Jim L. March 5, 09 04:19 PM

  1. This is a very, very good signing. Lewis will be the perfect #3 WR. He's young, very cheap, and extremely fast. I believe he caught a TD vs the Pats in the Pats/Eagles Superbowl.

    Smart move, assuming they didn't give up too much.

    Posted by Andrew March 5, 09 04:19 PM

  1. Welker had more catches in one year than this guy has made in his whole 6 year career. This just keeps get more laughable by the day! They let Jabar Gaffney and Kelly Washington go and they sign this guy. Makes since (lol)!

    Posted by ricomandog March 5, 09 04:20 PM

  1. I just Googled "Greg Lewis" + Belichick. First thing to come up is this thread.

    Posted by Tom B. March 5, 09 04:21 PM

  1. LOL @ the people who are saying 'who?'. Replay your 04 Super Bowl DVD. Gaffney also came off the Philly trash heap, so just because the guy didn't do well on the Eagles does not mean he isn't solid depth here. He has good hands, decent speed, decent route running - nothing spectacular in any category, but should be able to handle a Brady pass or two.

    Posted by Sarah March 5, 09 04:25 PM

  1. For a 3rd WR a nice pickup and only for a 5th rounder. He's not terrible and is quite fast, the Eagles never had a sound passing game last year. Poor McNabb never had time to throw.

    Posted by ziggy March 5, 09 04:31 PM

  1. What happened to "In Bill We Trust?"
    And come on, we've all seen Brady play with below-average recievers many times in his career. Can you say Reche Caldwell?

    Posted by Jess March 5, 09 04:41 PM

  1. I can say Reche Caldwell Jess but I'd rather not. Just thinking about those buggy eyes makes me cringe.

    Posted by Jim L. March 5, 09 04:58 PM

  1. Cool Family Guy reference

    Posted by lostinbaltimore March 5, 09 05:10 PM

  1. please, everyone, dont mention reche caldwell's name ....it hurts. solid pick up

    Posted by Alex March 5, 09 05:17 PM

  1. ok, how about Andre Davis? Same player. Lewis is our #5 receiver , competing with last year's 5th rd pick for playing time

    Posted by Reggie March 6, 09 01:44 AM

  1. they need Mike Thomas- Arizona, small slot receiver

    Posted by tommy March 13, 09 06:25 PM
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