 On October 8, 2015, after just three games, Lewis signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots, running through the 2017 season.The contract included a $600,000 signing bonus and $1.8 million in incentives in 2016 and 2017.In his first game after signing the contract, a 30–6 win over the Dallas Cowboys, Lewis rushed six times for 34 yards and caught eight passes for 59 yards and a touchdown.