The New England Patriots think they've found a real hidden gem in running back Dion Lewis and they're wasting no time in making sure they keep him around.
Less than a year after signing him to a bargain-basement NFL futures contract, the Patriots have locked up Lewis for two more seasons. ESPN's Field Yates was the first to report the news, which Lewis confirmed shortly thereafter in the locker room.
Meanwhile, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has the specifics on the deal, which has a solid salary for a young emerging running back, and is big on incentives.