Former Cowboys Star Expresses Desire to Return to Dallas, Even Willing to Take a Pay Cut Just to Wear the Cowboys Jersey Once More

Former Cowboys Star Expresses Desire to Return to Dallas, Even Willing to Take a Pay Cut Just to Wear the Cowboys Jersey Once More

Dallas, Texas – In a heartfelt recent interview on the podcast "Cowboys Corner", former nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis moved millions of Cowboys fans as he expressed his burning desire to return to his beloved team. After leaving Dallas to join the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2025, Lewis couldn’t hide his deep longing for the “Lone Star.” He is even willing to accept a lower salary just to have the chance to wear the No. 26 jersey once again.

Lewis, 29, was an indispensable pillar of the Cowboys’ defense throughout eight seasons (2017-2024). With 10 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, and countless crucial tackles, he was not only a “silent hero” but also a source of inspiration for his teammates. His departure from the Cowboys during the 2025 free agency period to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Jaguars left Dallas fans heartbroken. However, after just half a season in Jacksonville, Lewis admitted: “That decision was the biggest mistake of my career.”

In an emotional quote, Lewis shared: “The Cowboys will forever be my home. This place isn’t just a team – it’s a family. The time after leaving the Cowboys was the hardest period for me. I got used to waking up every morning knowing I’d fight alongside brothers like Micah Parsons or DaRon Bland, under the roaring cheers of you guys – the best fans on the planet at AT&T Stadium. Without Dallas, everything feels empty. I miss those grueling practices under the Texas sun, I miss those sleepless nights watching game film with Coach Dan Quinn. Jacksonville is a good team, but it’s not ‘home.’”

Lewis’s emotional confession quickly went viral on social media, with the hashtag #BringBackJLew climbing the trending charts. Cowboys fans, who once nicknamed him “Slot Machine” for his knack for stealing the ball, are now calling on team management to take action. “J-Lew is the soul of our defense! Bring him back before the trade deadline,” one Dallas-based Twitter account commented. NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr. also noted: “With Trevon Diggs’ injury situation, the Cowboys need Lewis’s experience more than ever. If he’s willing to take a pay cut, this is a golden opportunity.”

Currently, the Jaguars are struggling near the bottom of the AFC South at 2-5, while the Cowboys are contending for a playoff spot with a sturdy defense that lacks depth. Will Lewis actually return? The Dallas front office has yet to comment, but internal sources suggest preliminary talks have already begun. For Cowboys fans, just hearing Lewis say “Dallas is home” has reignited hope. The Star awaits its hero’s return – and this time, perhaps nothing will stand in the way.