Cowboys Jourdan Lewis leaves game with foot injury after clutch INT

© File photo Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) waits on defense against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Cowboys’ offense with quarterback Dak Prescott back at the helm has looked explosive at times but hasn’t stayed out of their own way with flags and play-calling, forcing the defense to step up in big moments.

After forcing the goal line fumble to retain the lead, the Dallas defense was forced to get another key stop. Yet again, they ripped the momentum away from the opposing offense. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis dove for an interception right above the turf to give the Cowboys offense the ball right back.

Following the third Dallas takeaway, Lewis stayed down with an injury to his right leg. Medical staff helped Lewis to the sideline, who couldn’t put weight on his leg before carting him to the locker room.

Lewis’ 2022 season has been a strong one and the details of the injury are unknown but he’s not expected to return. In his absence, cornerback DaRon Bland will take over the Cowboys’ nickel corner spot.

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