Alex Lewis - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Announces retirement Lewis (head) officially announced retirement Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After suffering a head injury during training camp, Lewis stepped away from the team and was subsequently placed on the reserve/left squad list last Thursday. In theory, he could attempt a comeback in 2022, but his 2021 campaign -- and his time with the Jets -- is finished.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Jets OL Alex Lewis retiring from playing football

A person with direct knowledge of the decision says New York Jets guard Alex Lewis is retiring from playing football

AUGUST 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on reserve list Lewis (head) was placed on the reserve/left squad list Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

Impact Lewis suffered a head injury during training camp and has stepped away from the team. The 29-year-old started nine games last season, but he missed the final seven contests with a non-football injury.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to exempt list Lewis was placed on the exempt list Friday after suffering a head injury, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The specifics of the situation are unclear, though it appears Lewis has stepped away from the team after sustaining the head injury. The 29-year-old started nine games last season and missed the final seven contests with a non-football injury.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Wilson shaky, 'not great' in Jets' stadium scrimmage

New York Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson threw two interceptions in the team's scrimmage at MetLife Stadium

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets place Alex Lewis on exempt/left squad list, activate George Fant The Jets have placed Alex Lewis on the exempt list and activated George Fant.

AUGUST 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jets place Lewis on exempt/left squad list, Fant activated

The New York Jets placed guard Alex Lewis on the exempt/left squad list a day after he walked off the practice field with what coach Robert Saleh said was a head injury

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets' Morgan Moses rejuvenated after parting with Washington

Morgan Moses never really expected to be with the New York Jets right now

AUGUST 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Focus is on QB Zach Wilson as Robert Saleh's Jets open camp

The first step for a franchise that hasn’t made the playoffs in 10 years was changing the vibe within the organization

JULY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets sign 14th overall pick Vera-Tucker to rookie deal

The New York Jets have signed rookie guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to a four-year, $15.9 million contract

JULY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

AP source: Jets agree to deal with offensive tackle Moses

The New York Jets signed former Washington offensive tackle Morgan Moses to a one-year deal on Friday according to a person with direct knowledge of the signing

JUNE 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Jets rookie QB Wilson 'relentless' in quest to learn offense

Zach Wilson has been making a good first impression on his New York Jets coaches and teammates

MAY 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Off NFI list but unlikely to play The Jets activated Lewis (undisclosed) from the non-football injury list Thursday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite coming off the NFI list, coach Adam Gase said that Lewis is unlikely to be active for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Patriots. With that in mind, Pat Elflein looks primed for another start at left guard.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Designated to return Lewis (undisclosed) was designated to return from the non-football injury list Wednesday.

Impact It's still unclear what kept Lewis away from the team for the past three weeks, but he's eligible to return to practice and could play in Sunday's game against the Patriots. If he's activated, Lewis likely will start at left guard in the season finale.

DECEMBER 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gase focused on Jets' finale, not speculation about future

Adam Gase came to the New York Jets nearly two years ago on a clear mission

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets Designate LG Alex Lewis, RG Greg Van Roten to Return to Practice Lewis Was Placed on NFI Earlier This Month; Van Roten Started 12 Games Before Sustaining Foot Injury

DECEMBER 30, 2020 • NEWYORKJETS.COM

CB Austin, TE Wesco activated from IR as Jets make 9 moves

Cornerback Bless Austin and tight end Trevon Wesco were activated from the injured reserve list as the winless New York Jets made nine roster moves ahead of their game at Seattle o...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • Associated Press

Jenkins among 5 ruled out, Crowder questionable for Jets

New York Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins, wide receiver Denzel Mims, right guard Greg Van Roten and safeties Ashtyn Davis and Bennett Jackson have all been ruled out by coach Adam G...

DECEMBER 11, 2020 • Associated Press

Jets LG Alex Lewis benched for 2nd straight game NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets left guard Alex Lewis is being benched for the second straight game as a result of what coach Adam Gase called...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Jets place Alex Lewis on non-football injury list With Alex Lewis set to miss his second straight game, the Jets are placing the offensive lineman on the non-football injury list, per multip...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Shifts to NFI list The Jets will place Lewis (undisclosed) on the non-football injury list, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Lewis will have to spend at least three weeks on the NFI list before being eligible to return. He also missed last weekend's loss to the Dolphins for undisclosed reasons unrelated to injury. In his absence, Pat Elflein (shoulder) will be the favorite to start at left guard as long as he's cleared to play.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets LG Alex Lewis benched for 2nd straight game New York Jets left guard Alex Lewis is being benched for the second straight game as a result of what coach Adam Gase called “an organizational decision.”

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Jets place LG Alex Lewis on non-football injury list

The New York Jets placed left guard Alex Lewis on the non-football injury list

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • Associated Press

Won't face Raiders Coach Adam Gase said Friday that Lewis (undisclosed) will miss a second straight game for reasons unrelated to injury, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.

Impact Gase said the reason for Lewis' absence is "an organizational decision" and that the guard isn't in danger of being fined or losing his roster spot, per Vacchiano. Pat Elflein (shoulder) will be the favorite to replace Lewis at left guard as long as he's cleared to play against the Raiders on Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Jets' Gase says he hasn't done enough to help Darnold grow

New York Jets coach Adam Gase says he hasn't done a good enough job of helping quarterback Sam Darnold in their two seasons together

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

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