Donnie Lewis

Donnie Lewis
	Lewis with Tulane in 2017
No. 28
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	July 21, 1996 (age 27); 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
	Cleveland Browns (2019–2020); Cincinnati Bengals (2020–2021); Denver Broncos (2022)*; Birmingham Stallions (2023); Edmonton Elks (2024);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
CFL status:	American

Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Tulane.

Professional career[edit]

Cleveland Browns[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

^ "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 7, 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[edit]

[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 7, 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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