The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent safety Michael Lewis, reports Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

The 6-1, 222-pound Lewis began his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, who chose him in the second round (58th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft out of the University of Colorado.

Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo was the Eagles' defensive backs coach when Lewis was drafted.

Lewis has 678 tackles, 10.5 quarterback sacks and 12 interceptions during his 8+ years in the NFL, earning a trip to the Pro Bowl following the 2004 season. Lewis spent the last three-plus seasons with the San Francisco 49ers who, at his request, released him earlier this month.

Lewis was one of four defensive backs to work out for the Rams earlier this week. The Rams will need to make a corresponding transaction to add Lewis to the 53-man roster.