The New England Patriots had just brought back a huge part of their running game in running back Dion Lewis. He was the guy who would spell LeGarrette Blount at times and keep him fresh throughout games and the season. It seems he may have suffered a setback after tearing his ACL last season.
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Lewis will start the season on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list for a little surgery he needs on his knee.
Patriots RB Dion Lewis will undergo "clean-up" knee surgery that will sideline him indefinitely. (via @BostonGlobe) pic.twitter.com/ZOkyv073jO
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 21, 2016
The Patriots offense was considerably better when he was on the field than when he wasn't so he is going to be missed as he recovers from his most recent surgery.
Dion Lewis played 279 snaps last season and Pats averaged 7.2 yards per play with him on field, compared to 5.2 yards per play without him.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 21, 2016
Two yards might not sound like much, but over the course of a game and a season that number becomes huge. Lewis resurrected his career last season with the Patriots running for 234 yards and four total touchdowns.
