Not So Fast: Lewis Cine Switching Teams Again

The Minnesota Vikings cut 2022 1st round pick Lewis Cine on Tuesday, and did not offer him a spot on their 17-man practice squad. So, he left Eagan and hit the waiver wire… where nobody put a claim in on him.

Former Minnesota Vikings Safety Lewis Cine changes his mind

After clearing waivers on Wednesday, it was reported that Cine was signing with the New York Jets. Then, Thursday morning, we found out that he has changed his mind, and is now heading to Buffalo to sign with the Bills, according to new reports.

Yeah… about that. 😜

The #Bills are actually signing former #Vikings first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad, per me and @MikeGarafolo. Many thought Cine would land with the #Jets.

But he’s flying to Buffalo now, set to sign with the Bills PS. pic.twitter.com/vzARJl6yV3

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2024

In 10 total games with the Minnesota Vikings, Lewis Cine provided just one assisted tackle. That is the only mark he has on his career box score, so far. While at Georgia, Lewis Cine was a wrecking ball safety who wasn’t afraid to lay the lumber.

His statistical totals, however, do not jump off the page either. In three seasons, he managed 145 tackles (73 in his final season), 2 interceptions, 14 passes defended and 3.5 tackles for loss. No sacks, no forced fumbles.

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Of note, Vikings play-by-play radio voice, Paul Allen (KFAN), first reported on Wednesday that Lewis Cine was heading to San Francisco, to sign with the 49ers. That was before news broke that he was landing with the Jets, and two steps prior to his decision (for now) to sign with Buffalo.