Keenan Lewis doesn’t just play for New Orleans — he is New Orleans.
The Saints defensive back is a native of the city where he plays professional football, so the shooting death of former Saints defensive end Will Smith understandably struck a chord with him. Lewis took to Instagram to share his thoughts and feelings on his hometown.
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"When people ask me where I am from, I am always proud to say New Orleans that (sic) 504," Lewis wrote. "But it's sad when tourist (sic) starting (sic) to believe the area code is 911.