Donnie Lewis
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Lewis with Tulane in 2017
Edmonton Elks
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-07-21) July 21, 1996
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Central (Central, Louisiana)
College:Tulane (2014–2018)
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American football cornerback. He played college football at Tulane.[1] He is currently a member of the Edmonton Elks of the CFL

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.[2] He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on May 2, 2019.[3] The Browns waived Lewis on August 31, 2019.[4] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad on September 7, 2019.[5] Lewis was released by the Browns on September 12, 2019.[6] The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad a second time on September 20, 2019.[7]

The Browns signed Lewis to their reserve/futures list on December 30, 2019.[8] Lewis was waived by the Browns on September 3, 2020.[9]

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 18, 2020, Lewis was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[11] He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021 and placed on injured reserve.[12] He was released on September 14.

Denver Broncos

On April 27, 2022, Lewis was signed by the Denver Broncos.[13] He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve.[14] He was released from injured reserve on September 1.

Birmingham Stallions

Lewis signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the USFL on January 14, 2023.[15] He was released on June 6.[16]

Edmonton Elks

Lewis was signed by the Edmonton Elks on January 10, 2024.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "Donnie Lewis Jr. - Football". Tulane University Athletics. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Browns pick CB Donnie Lewis with final selection in 2019 NFL Draft". fox8.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Browns sign 2019 draft picks Sheldrick Redwine, Drew Forbes, Donnie Lewis Jr". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 2, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Browns sign CB Donnie Lewis Jr. to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 7, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Browns sign G Colby Gossett to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 12, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Browns elevate CB Robert Jackson from practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 20, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Browns sign 8 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 30, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Browns release 4 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 3, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Bengals Make Midweek Player Moves". Bengals.com. November 18, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Bengals Sign 10 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 4, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Bengals Waive Donnie Lewis". Bengals.com. August 23, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Broncos sign CBs Bless Austin and Donnie Lewis Jr., WR Trey Quinn". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
  14. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2022). "Broncos release P Sam Martin, make series of other roster moves". DenverBroncos.com.
  15. ↑ @USFLStallions (January 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. ↑ @USFLStallions (June 7, 2023). "Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List" (Tweet). Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
  17. ↑ "Edmonton signs Brett Boyko (OL) & Donnie Lewis Jr. (DB)". goelks.com. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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