'"I feel like being in the NFL, alone, is enough pay-off for anyone," Lewis said on the John Murphy Show on Tuesday. "Of course everyone wants to be active, but it wasn't my time yet, so I used all the practice squad plays and reps to get better and perfect my craft and continue to learn the game of football. I wouldn't say I got down about anything, because I was still motivated. My team always motivated me, as well as my coaches. So I'm just thankful to have this opportunity now to be a part of this 53-man roster."'