The Dallas Cowboys have a big matchup with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, with playoff implications in a tight NFC race for the top seeds. Dallas received some good news on the health front on Wednesday when safety Malik Hooker and defensive tackle Trysten Hill were activated off of the Reserve/COVID list.
Thursday was a continuation of the’ good fortune. Cornerback Jourdan Lewis has been on the COVID list since Friday and missed the Cowboys’ 56-14 beatdown of the Washington Football Team, improving their record to 11-4. When the Cardinals line up offensively this Sunday, however, Lewis will be in the Cowboys’ secondary as he returned to practice after being activated from the COVID list.
The Cowboys activated CB Jourdan Lewis from Reserve/COVID-19 today.
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) December 30, 2021
Lewis is having quite the season after signing a three-year deal worth up to $16.5 million back in March. The former Michigan Wolverine has already set career highs in interceptions (3) and passes defended (11) and needs just seven tackles to surpass his career-best set last season at 59.
Rookie cornerback Kelvin Joseph got his first NFL start against Washington in place of Lewis and performed well by registering three tackles and allowing just one reception on five targets in 57 snaps. With Lewis back, the Cowboys have a formidable cornerback group.
The Cowboys’ secondary will have a challenge trying to neutralize the Cardinals’ passing attack with quarterback Kyler Murray having wide receivers Christian Kirk and A.J. Green at his disposal. With Lewis added back to the mix, the Cowboys’ defense gets a much-needed boost as they look to put their best foot forward in the seasons final two games.
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