The Dallas Cowboys family — and the entire NFL — are in mourning today after the passing of D.D. Lewis, the legendary linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion, who died at the age of 79.
While the official cause of death has not yet been publicly confirmed, early reports suggest Lewis may have passed following a tragic plane accident. The shocking news sent ripples through Cowboys Nation and across the league.
In an emotional scene that brought tears to fans everywhere, the entire current Dallas Cowboys roster and coaching staff attended Lewis’ memorial service, joining former teammates and NFL legends to pay tribute to the man who helped define the franchise’s golden era.
Team owner Jerry Jones, visibly shaken, said:
“D.D. Lewis wasn’t just a linebacker. He was the heart of this team, a man who bled silver and blue every single Sunday. We owe so much of our history to him.”
The memorial was held at AT&T Stadium, where Lewis’ iconic No. 50 jersey was placed at midfield under a spotlight as players, coaches, and fans bowed their heads in silence. Emotional videos of Lewis’ greatest plays — bone-crushing tackles, game-saving stops — played on the jumbotron, leaving many in tears.
Current linebacker Micah Parsons tweeted after the service:
“We stand on the shoulders of giants like D.D. Lewis. Rest easy, legend. We’ll carry the torch.”
NFL fans across the country have turned social media into a digital tribute wall, posting highlights, personal memories, and thank-you messages to the Cowboys icon who spent his entire 13-year career with the team.
For Dallas, this isn’t just the loss of a player — it’s the loss of a piece of Cowboys history.