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Bills analysts and fans are still reeling after cornerback Cam Lewis nearly cost Buffalo the win against the Dolphins in Week 15.
The Buffalo Bills are losing one of their longest-tenured — and most versatile — defensive backs to an NFC contender.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that defensive back Cam Lewis agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bears, putting him on a team that just won the NFC North and will harbor Super Bowl aspirations in 2026.
The move could signal a new direction for the Bills, who will be under former defensive back Jim Leonhard as their defensive coordinator after a shakeup on the coaching staff that included the firing of defensive-minded head coach Sean McDermott.
Cam Lewis Leaving Buffalo
As Fowler noted, Lewis had been a fixture in Buffalo and an important part of the defense. He lined up at several positions in the secondary, making him an important reserve who could fill in for several starters when needed.
Lewis will now have the chance to play an important role for the Bears, who are undergoing their own defensive changes.
“Lewis was a versatile piece for Bills over six seasons, playing corner, safety and nickel corner,” Fowler reported. “Adds to Chicago’s secondary, which is losing multiple pieces.”
The Bills had already parted ways with some other longtime members of the secondary, releasing cornerback Dane Jackson and safety Taylor Rapp. The team initially announced they would be releasing nickel corner Taron Johnson, but later said they would be trading him to the Las Vegas Raiders for a late-round pick swap in this year’s NFL draft.