Donnie Lewis Jr. (born July 21, 1996) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Lewis was drafted by the

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with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the

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. He signed his rookie contract with the Browns on May 2, 2019. The Browns waived Lewis on August 31, 2019. The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad on September 7, 2019. Lewis was released by the Browns on September 12, 2019. The Browns re-signed Lewis to their practice squad a second time on September 20, 2019. The Browns signed Lewis to their reserve/futures list on December 30, 2019. Lewis was waived by the Browns on September 3, 2020.

Cincinnati Bengals

On November 18, 2020, Lewis was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. He was waived/injured on August 23, 2021 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 14.

Denver Broncos

On April 27, 2022, Lewis was signed by the

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. He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve on September 1.

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1996 births Living people Players of American football from Baton Rouge, Louisiana American football cornerbacks Tulane Green Wave football players Cleveland Browns players Cincinnati Bengals players Central High School (Central, Louisiana) alumni Denver Broncos players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub