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Sean Lee Retires; Outpouring of Praise From Cowboys Community

Apr 27, 2021

Apr 27, 2021

Sean Lee announced his retirement yesterday after 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys. To nobody’s surprise, there was an outpouring of praise for the stellar linebacker from teammates and others involved with the team through the years.

Whether you played with Sean Lee, coached him, signed his paychecks, or even work with him in the community, The General had a positive impact on seemingly everyone. As you can see from the social media activity below, there was no lack of well wishes for Lee as he heads into retirement.

Thank You, Sean.
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) April 26, 2021

Thanks for the memories Sean Lee! The @dallascowboys are a better organization because of you ... your leadership, your talent, your emotion and your commitment. Your Star will continue to shine brightly as a legend of our game! #commitment #dedication #leadership pic.twitter.com/rhcuNHtUNZ
— Charlotte Jones (@cjonescowboys) April 26, 2021

https://twitter.com/AntwaunWoods_/status/1386759493393043458

The General. What a service you’ve given to this game of football. A true leader. Verbally, Mentally, and by example. Not a greater leader out there😢😢😢😢 #TheGameWillMissYou https://t.co/aGPTjb79oj
— Jay March (@JayMarch) April 26, 2021

I can’t say I’ve met anyone who loves football more than Sean.

Great dude who poured his all out to the process and preparation.

On the field A+ player

off the field A++ human💙. #50forLife
— Jay March (@JayMarch) April 26, 2021

Sean Lee was a consummate professional & was way, way funnier than he typically liked to let on in front of the cameras. I think he'd have been a Ring Of Honor lock if he'd had better luck with injuries. Even still, it was a hell of a career. Congrats.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) April 26, 2021

Congratulations @seanlee_50 on your Cowboys career. You did it with tremendous class. Much respect👊🏼
— Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) April 26, 2021

Everyone will talk about what a great person Sean Lee was, and rightfully so. But let’s not forget, when he was relatively healthy, he was one of the best linebackers in the NFL. Not a good player- a great player.
— Babe Laufenberg (@BabeLaufenberg) April 27, 2021

https://twitter.com/86Prescott/status/1386720674518024194

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And it was my honor to cover Sean Lee from Upper St. Clair to Penn State to the Cowboys. One of the toughest competitors and best leaders I’ve covered, and his perseverance to repeatedly return from serious injuries was inspiring. What a great rep of the WPIAL and Linebacker U. https://t.co/XOMkcGZeob
— Kevin Gorman (@KevinGormanPGH) April 27, 2021

This is likely just a small sample of all the praise that Sean received over the last 24 hours. We here at Inside The Star certainly want to add our voice to the gratitude for Lee’s tremendous effort as part of the Dallas Cowboys and wish him well in retirement.

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