New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis is ready to get paid.

When his contract expires at the end of the league year, Lewis will listen to offers from NFL teams, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. In the meantime, Lewis hasn’t engaged in contract talks with the Patriots.

From Rapoport on NFL Network before Super Bowl LII:

“Star running back Dion Lewis … signed an early extension in his Patriots career, which proved to be smart. He then took a season-ending injury. This time around, no contract talks with the Patriots. He is going to be a free agent. Told me he loves the product he has put on the field to prepare him to be in this situation.”

Lewis finished the 2017 regular season with 180 carries for 896 yard and six touchdowns. He added 32 receptions for 214 yards and three touchdowns.

He was excellent in the final two regular-season games, when he was the feature back with the other backs dealing with injuries. In those two games, Lewis rushed for 50 carries, 222 yards and two touchdowns, with 11 receptions for 64 yards and two touchdowns.

Of course, the question with Lewis has always been injuries, which is why he spent almost two years out of the league before signing with the Patriots. It’s also why he’s likely to maximize his earning power at 27 years old.

In the past, the Patriots have let players like Dont’a Hightower and Devin McCourty test the market, only to see them return. Lewis’ situation feels a little different than those two. They were captains who exemplified the team’s values. Lewis doesn’t carry the same weight in the locker room. He also plays a position at which the Patriots are already stacked with Mike Gillislee and James White returning. New England may not be willing to chase offers from other teams on Lewis.