Donnie Lewis

Donnie Lewis Jr. is an American professional football cornerback for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League. He played college football for the Tulane [Green Wave football|Tulane Green Wave].

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Lewis was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft. 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 Cincinnati Bengals 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 Denver Broncos. He was waived/injured on August 29 and placed on injured reserve. He was released from injured reserve on September 1.

Birmingham Stallions

Lewis signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States [Football League (2022)|United States Football League] on January 14, 2023. He was released on June 6.

Edmonton Elks

Lewis was signed by the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on January 10, 2024. He was released on June 3, 2024.