Dallas Cowboys Veteran Likely Out For Season With Significant Injury

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[{"selector":"#anim-47955598-a830-472e-b4e1-3bc0f728af0e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":9,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Predominantly used as a slot corner, Lewis has been with Dallas for six years after being

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[{"selector":"#anim-75c7c905-abc8-4d3b-89ed-ee7c35a4dd21 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(12.514648210040342%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":9,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Lewis' interception Sunday marked the first of his 2022 season and the eighth of his NFL career.

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Dallas Cowboys Veteran Likely Out For Season With Significant Injury

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