Donnie Lewis Explained
| Donnie Lewis |
| Number: | 28 |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 21 July 1996 |
| Birth Place: | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 190 |
| High School: | Central (Central, Louisiana) |
| College: | Tulane (2014–2018) |
| Draftyear: | 2019 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 221 |
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| Statleague: | NFL |
| Pfr: | LewiDo00 |
Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Tulane.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Lewis was drafted by the Cleveland Browns with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1] He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on May 2, 2019.[2] The Browns waived Lewis on August 31, 2019.[3] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad on September 7, 2019.[4] Lewis was released by the Browns on September 12, 2019.[5] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad a second time on September 20, 2019.[6]
The Browns signed Lewis to their reserve/futures list on December 30, 2019.[7] Lewis was waived by the Browns on September 3, 2020.[8]
Cincinnati Bengals
On November 18, 2020, Lewis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[10] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021 and placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on September 14.
Denver Broncos
On April 27, 2022, Lewis was signed by the Denver Broncos.[12] He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released from injured reserve on September 1.
Birmingham Stallions
Lewis signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on January 14, 2023.[14] He was released on June 6.[15]
Edmonton Elks
Lewis was signed by the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on January 10, 2024.[16] He was released on June 3, 2024.[17]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: April 27, 2019 . Browns pick CB Donnie Lewis with final selection in 2019 NFL Draft . April 28, 2019 . fox8.com . en.
- News: May 2, 2019 . Browns sign 2019 draft picks Sheldrick Redwine, Drew Forbes, Donnie Lewis Jr. . ClevelandBrowns.com .
- Web site: August 31, 2019 . Browns cut roster to 53 players . October 3, 2019 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- News: September 7, 2019 . Browns sign CB Donnie Lewis Jr. to practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com .
- News: September 12, 2019 . Browns sign G Colby Gossett to practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com .
- News: September 20, 2019 . Browns elevate CB Robert Jackson from practice squad . ClevelandBrowns.com .
- Web site: December 30, 2019 . Browns sign 8 players . ClevelandBrowns.com.
- News: Browns release 4 players . ClevelandBrowns.com . September 3, 2020 . September 3, 2020 . September 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200905143539/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-4-players-x2865 . dead .
- Web site: Bengals Make Midweek Player Moves. Bengals.com. November 18, 2020.
- Web site: Bengals Sign 10 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts. Bengals.com. January 4, 2021.
- Web site: Bengals Waive Donnie Lewis. Bengals.com. August 23, 2021.
- Web site: Broncos sign CBs Bless Austin and Donnie Lewis Jr., WR Trey Quinn . www.denverbroncos.com . 28 April 2022.
- Web site: Broncos release P Sam Martin, make series of other roster moves. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 29, 2022.
- USFLStallions . Free Agent Signings . 1614302898292129792 . January 14, 2023 . January 17, 2023.
- USFLStallions . Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List . 1666278820909916162 . June 6, 2023 . June 7, 2023.
- Web site: January 10, 2024 . Edmonton signs Brett Boyko (OL) & Donnie Lewis Jr. (DB) . January 10, 2024 . goelks.com . en.
- Web site: Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB. Sports Illustrated. Anthony. Miller. June 3, 2024. June 3, 2024.
