Lewis to Cowher: Thank you

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis this afternoon released a statement marking the resignation of Bill Cowher as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lewis, like Cowher, a Pittsburgh-area native, was linebackers coach on Cowher's first Steelers staff from 1992-95.

“I want to thank Bill for all he’s done for me," Lewis said. "It has been a privilege to coach with him and against him. I wish all the best for him and his family with whatever the future holds.”