The key member of the Dallas Cowboys has declared his retirement and proceeded to…
After 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Sean Lee is formally hanging up his spikes.
On Monday, the two-time Pro Bowl linebacker declared his retirement. The news was first reported by ESPN.
Lee thanked Cowboys Nation in a letter confirming the decision.
“I had the honor of wearing the Cowboys star for eleven seasons. We wish to play all the time. However, I think it’s time for me to move on,” Lee wrote in his letter of gratitude to the team, the Joneses, the training staff, his teammates, and his family. “The smell of a field reminds me of my early playing days, when I would put on a helmet, try on shoulder pads, and make the ideal tackle. I’m incredibly thankful for the men and women who have made this game what it is, looking back on the journey and having experienced things I never would have imagined.
“I’m grateful, Cowboys Nation. It has been an honor for me.”
Lee, a second-round selection from Penn State, had injury worries when he joined the NFL. The linebacker was a valuable player on the field even though he was always dealing with bothersome injuries. Considering the injuries he suffered, including missing the entire 2014 season due to an ACL tear, it is amazing that he lived for 11 years.
After that unsuccessful season, Lee recovered to win two straight Pro Bowls and be selected as an All-Pro in 2016.
When Lee wasn’t playing, the Cowboys appeared much worse. This was true during the majority of his prime. Regretfully, during his career, the impact player missed 58 games.
With 995 tackles throughout his career, Lee is credited by the Cowboys with eighth-most in franchise history. In addition to starting 92 of the 118 games during the regular season, Lee also had 30 passes defensed, two touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
