The Tennessee Titans have a definite New England Patriots influence these days.

Running back Dion Lewis believes the Titans' acquisition of ex-Patriots like himself and cornerback Malcolm Butler says more about their talent than their background.

"I wouldn't say (they're trying to replicate New England here) Avonte Maddox Jersey Eagles ," Lewis said Thursday.

"I'd just say they're trying to bring good football players here 鈥?good, smart football players. I'm just happy they thought I'm one of those players to help."

The Titans announced their latest free agent additions Thursday after both players came in and signed their new multi-year deals.

The Patriots' connections in Music City began prior to the 2016 season, when the Titans hired Jon Robinson as the team's general manager. In the 2017 offseason, Robinson signed starting cornerback Logan Ryan, a former Patriots starter.

A few months ago, the Titans made Mike Vrabel 鈥?a former Patriots linebacker 鈥?the team's head coach, and then agreed to terms with Butler and Lewis on Tuesday.

"The New England Patriots are the New England Patriots Youth New Orleans Saints Jerseys , and the Tennessee Titans are the Tennessee Titans," Butler said. "But it's all about having great players, great coaches, no matter what organization it is. You know everybody has the same, equal opportunity in the NFL."

Lewis is looking forward to working in a backfield with one of Robinson's first draft picks, 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. The 5-foot-8, 195-pound Lewis said he's used to sharing carries and that the 6-3 Jaire Alexander Color Rush Jersey , 247-pound Henry should make for a diverse running game in new offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur's offense.

"I think it will be a huge challenge for defenses because you've got a guy a lot bigger than me, and then a guy like me that is quick and can break tackles, too," said Lewis, who ran for a career-best 896 yards last season . "So I definitely think it will make the defense be on their toes on who is in the game. I think that we'll definitely be able to work together and use each other's skillset to benefit each other."

Lewis also caught more than 30 passes in two of the past three seasons.

"It's just using my quickness, using my smarts," Lewis said. "When I see a linebacker trying to guard me Mike McGlinchey 49ers Jersey , I know I'm expected to win. So anything short of that is not acceptable to me."

Lewis, Butler and Ryan were all part of the Patriots team that won the Super Bowl after the 2016 season. Butler said he's looking forward to re-uniting with Ryan after his former teammate encouraged him to join him.

"Me and Logan together, man, (it was) I got the fast guy and he got the biggest guy (in New England)," Butler said. "We've just got great communication and chemistry over the three years we played together. He's a good friend of mine."

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is questionable for Sunday’s AFC wild-card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

McCoy suffered a right ankle injury in Sunday’s 22-16 win over the Miami Dolphins. He was carted off the field but returned to practice on a limited basis Friday. On Thursday, McCoy said that he was feeling ”a lot better” but didn’t want to make any guarantees about playing. He declined to speak with reporters on Friday.

McCoy is Buffalo’s best and most consistent offensive playmaker with 1,138 rushing yards and six touchdowns in the regular season. He passed the 10 Youth Miami Dolphins Jerseys ,000-yard rushing mark for his career this year.

Buffalo has little experienced depth behind McCoy at running back. Marcus Murphy was promoted from the practice squad for Buffalo’s Week 17 game against Miami and performed well with 41 yards on seven carries; Murphy had just one carry in his career before Sunday. Buffalo also has veteran fullback/running back Mike Tolbert.

Linebacker Matt Milano (hamstring), tackle Jordan Mills (ankle) and receiver Deonte Thompson (shoulder) are also questionable. Cornerback Shareece Wright (concussion) is out.

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