Donnie Lewis

Donnie Lewis
	Lewis with Tulane in 2017
Personal information
Born:	July 21, 1996 (age 28); 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)
Position:	Cornerback
NFL draft:	2019 / round: 7 / pick: 221
Career history
	Cleveland Browns (2019–2020); Cincinnati Bengals (2020–2021); Denver Broncos (2022); Birmingham Stallions (2023); Edmonton Elks (2024);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback. 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]

References

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

External links

[1] "Browns pick CB Donnie Lewis with final selection in 2019 NFL Draft". fox8.com. April 27, 2019. Retrieved April 28, 2019.

[2] "Browns sign 2019 draft picks Sheldrick Redwine, Drew Forbes, Donnie Lewis Jr". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 2, 2019.

[3] "Browns cut roster to 53 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 3, 2019.

[4] "Browns sign CB Donnie Lewis Jr. to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 7, 2019.

[5] "Browns sign G Colby Gossett to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 12, 2019.

[6] "Browns elevate CB Robert Jackson from practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 20, 2019.

[7] "Browns sign 8 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 30, 2019.

[8] "Browns release 4 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 3, 2020. Archived from the original on September 5, 2020. Retrieved September 3, 2020.

[9] "Bengals Make Midweek Player Moves". Bengals.com. November 18, 2020.

[10] "Bengals Sign 10 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Bengals.com. January 4, 2021.

[11] "Bengals Waive Donnie Lewis". Bengals.com. August 23, 2021.

[12] "Broncos sign CBs Bless Austin and Donnie Lewis Jr., WR Trey Quinn". www.denverbroncos.com. Retrieved April 28, 2022.

[13] DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2022). "Broncos release P Sam Martin, make series of other roster moves". DenverBroncos.com.

[14] @USFLStallions (January 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Twitter.

[15] @USFLStallions (June 6, 2023). "Transferred Player to Injured Reserve List" (Tweet). Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Twitter.

[16] "Edmonton signs Brett Boyko (OL) & Donnie Lewis Jr. (DB)". goelks.com. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.

[17] Miller, Anthony (June 3, 2024). "Edmonton Elks Make Final Cuts, Add Former Winnipeg Blue Bombers QB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 3, 2024.

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