A Farewell Tribute to Jourdan Lewis: Cowboys Nation appreciates you

As the 2025 NFL offseason progresses, Cowboys fans everywhere are finding themselves in a mix of emotions.

While there is the excitement of a new season on the horizon, there’s also a sense of sadness as we bid farewell to players retiring like Zack Martin just did.

Others have their contracts expire and leave in free agency like so many others have before.

Still, there are players who leave for other teams that sting a little more than usual. Today, the Dallas Cowboys team and fans lost a real one.

Jourdan Lewis, a beloved and respected member of the defense since 2017, accepted the richest contract of his career to play for the Jacksonville Jaguars on the first day of free agency.

Though this departure stings, it doesn’t diminish the appreciation and respect that Cowboys fans have for everything Lewis did during his time in Big D.

When Jourdan Lewis was drafted by the Cowboys in the 3rd round of the 2017 NFL Draft, expectations were high for the All-American cornerback from Michigan.

He had a reputation for ball skills, intelligence, and toughness. At the time, many fans felt the Cowboys needed to bolster their secondary, and Lewis was seen as an immediate solution in the slot.

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