Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee announced his retirement from the NFL after 11 seasons with the Cowboys on Monday. While injuries ended up defining his career, Lee also made two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2016. The 34-year-old has five of the top-seven tackle games in Dallas history, including a record 22 against the New York Giants in 2016. Lee also recorded 14 career interceptions (two returned for touchdowns), five fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles 59 tackles for loss and four sacks in his 11 seasons with the Cowboys. He played in 118 games over 10 seasons, missing one full year after suffering a torn ACL in his knee.
Dallas Activates Sean Lee, Chidobe Awuzie From Injured Reserve
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hernia) and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie (hamstring) have both been designated to come off of Injured Reserve as soon as this Sunday versus Washington. Lee has yet to suit up for the Cowboys Defense in 2020, having been sidelined due to a sports hernia. Awuzie played in two games, collecting an interception before hitting the IR. The eventual return of both players will be a boon for a defense that has struggled mightily this season. Even with a favorable matchup against Washington on Sunday, Dallas' defensive unit will have some work to do before it works its way into season-long consideration in most formats.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hernia) is expected to be out for six weeks after having hernia surgery last week in Philadelphia with specialist Dr. William Meyers, according to sources. Lee began the season on Injured Reserve and now may not return until mid-October. It's especially notable after Leighton Vander Esch broke his collarbone in the Week 1 loss to the Rams on Sunday night. The injuries to the middle of Dallas' defense will put more responsibility on both Jaylon Smith and Aldon Smith, with the latter being a bright spot in the season opener. Both Smiths will be in play as IDP starters at the position in Week 2, but the Cowboys Defense should be avoided against a strong Falcons passing attack.
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed linebacker Sean Lee to a one-year, $4.5 million deal on Tuesday. The deal includes $2 million in guaranteed money. Lee was a second-round draft pick of the Cowboys back in 2010, so he'll remain with the only organization that he's called home. The oft-injured 33-year-old managed to stay healthy for all 16 games in 2019 for the first time in his career, making 13 starts and adding 86 tackles (55 solo), four tackles for loss, one interception, one sack and four passes defensed while filling in admirably for an injured Leighton Vander Esch. As long as Vander Esch can return healthy, Lee, should be a rotational player for Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is expected to return to the team in 2020. Lee played in a full season for the first time of his career and saw considerable playing time in the second half of the season with Leighton Vander Esch (neck) injured, recording 86 tackles (55 solo), one sack and one interception. Lee will be more of a backup with the Cowboys if Vander Esch is fully healthy next season, but he'd provide valuable veteran depth in the middle of the field if he comes back. The 33-year-old will only had IDP appeal in deep leagues if LVE misses more time with injury.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is likely to return for an 11th NFL season in 2020. The oft-injured Lee managed to play a full 16 games last year for the first time in his career, and it was huge for the Cowboys with Leighton Vander Esch missing time with a neck ailment to finish the season. Lee will turn 34 in July and is scheduled to become a free agent in March. He plans to make a decision in the next five weeks on whether he'll return for another season, but it's hard to imagine Lee coming back and playing for anyone other than Dallas. The veteran linebacker probably won't be much of a factor in IDP leagues next season if he's with the Cowboys unless Vander Esch misses more time with an injury.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee suffered a knee injury in Monday's practice. Reports state that Lee won't need surgery and may have avoided a serious injury, but with his previous injury history, any little thing could be enough to make Lee miss several games. For now, he's expected to be ready for Week 1, but likely won't see the field at all in the preseason. He's a true difference-maker when he's on the field, but his name has been next to the word "injured" more times than most players in the league.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) will reclaim his starting role when he's healthy enough to return. Linebackers Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith have excelled in Lee's absence, but Lee will remain a starter when he's ready to return. However, given his injury-prone ways, the Cowboys may choose to limit Lee's snaps as they attempt to make the playoffs.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) is expected to miss four to six weeks after aggravating his left hamstring injury in the Monday night loss to the Titans, according to a source. Lee missed three games earlier this year with the same injury and has missed a total of 13 games in his career due to hamstring issues. He has been as injury-prone as they come and can be dropped in IDP leagues if you were holding him. His loss is a big blow to the middle of Dallas' defense, although rookie Leighton Vander Esch has impressed in his first season and will help soften the blow of losing Lee once again.
There is no definitive timetable for Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (hamstring) after he aggravated his hamstring on Monday night, but he's expected to be out for "a little bit," according to head coach Jason Garrett. It's not a big surprise considering Lee's inability to stay on the field for long stretches of time. Even though rookie Leighton Vander Esch has looked good in his first season, Lee's loss is a big blow to this defense, as Titans running back Dion Lewis ran all over Dallas after Lee departed Monday night. Lee has 27 tackles and half a sack in only five games this season.
