Sean Lee is one of five captains the players have chosen for this season.

The others are tight end Jason Witten, center Travis Frederick, safety Barry Church and kicker Dan Bailey.

"It's a great honor, especially with all of the leaders we have on this team," said Lee, who stressed the leadership on this team extends beyond the five captains. "I have so many guys I've looked up to, like Witten, to have that role is something I embrace, something I love.

"When you've voted a captain you have to step up every single day, you have to lead by example every single day, you have to take your game to another level. It's something I'm proud of, but I know it's something I have to work to live up to."

Lee said the sore left knee that kept him out of practice toward the end of the preseason is no longer an issue.

"I'm fine physically," the linebacker said. "I practiced all week, from Monday on, and felt great practicing.

"I feel as good as I've felt. I'm ready to go."

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