lewis returned to the redskins on may 14, 2013 following a successful tryout during the team's rookie mini-camp in early may. the redskins waived him on august 31, 2013 for final roster cuts before the start of 2013 season, he was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. lewis was signed to the active roster on november 21, 2013 after the team placed leonard hankerson to injured reserve. he was waived on december 18, 2013.