Cam Lewis is heading to the Windy City, agreeing to a two-year contract that will have him join the Chicago Bears beginning with the 2026 NFL season, per a report by Jeremy Fowler. The now former Buffalo Bills defensive back became a mainstay as a depth defender and special teams contributor for former head coach Sean McDermott.
Lewis brought added value as the primary backup to nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, and now both players have moved on to new opportunities with other teams. Originally an undrafted free agent out of the University at Buffalo who signed with the Bills following the 2019 NFL Draft, Lewis has carved out a decent six-year career in professional football.
In 76 regular-season games over six campaigns, Lewis totaled 166 tackles (120 solo), five tackles for loss, 11 pass defenses, one interception, and three forced fumbles (per Pro Football Reference). While with Buffalo, Lewis made 14 regular-season starts and one playoff start (among 11 playoff games played).
During the 2025 NFL season, Lewis played 38% of defensive snaps, and also 50% of special teams snaps. One Bills Drive will miss Lewis, who raised the floor of Buffalo’s defensive backs room and often punched above his weight in relief of injured teammates.