Guess we keep an eye on that Atlanta transaction wire

Keenan ain't going on no IR.

Lewis was under contract for 2017, too, and told NOLA.com last week his goal is to play 10 seasons before retiring -- 2016 would be his eighth.

It's unclear exactly why the Saints released him now, but he spoke to ESPN about the decision Friday, saying he never meshed with new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen. Lewis also said in the report that he wants to join a team and show the Saints they made a mistake.