Carolina Cowboys PBR Team Adds Another World Champion to their Roster in 2025

Making headlines once again is the 2x PBR World Champion, Jess Lockwood, this time with a major comeback annoucnement for the 2025 PBR Team Series. He has now joined the Carolina Cowboys, adding more fire to an already stacked roster. 

Lockwood previously rode for the Oklahoma Freedom who selected him as their no.1 pick in the 2022 Supplemental Draft. After injury, he is coming back with a new team backing him with lots of confidence. With big names like Cooper Davis and Daylon Swearingen already in the Cowboys lineup, the recent addition of Lockwood puts a lot of eyes on the team. 

The Carolina Cowboys announced the new addition on their social media pages saying, “Last year we had 2 @pbr World Champions in the locker room.. this year we will have 3. Jess Lockwood, 2x World Champion, is now a part of Cowboy Nation. Welcome, Champ!” 

Lockwood, a Montana native, rose to bull riding fame quickly in his career. He was named PBR Rookie of the Year in 2016 and went on to become the youngest World Champion in 2017. He is known as one of the greatest with lifetime earnings well over 4 million dollars. Though he has faced multiple setbacks due to injury, he is back with big goals in mind. 

Fans may have begun speculating about the big move when Lockwood teased in a recent PBR interview. “I’ll be back for team season,” he said with a grin. “Just a heads up, team season.” 

The teams are now set, and Jess Lockwood is officially a Carolina Cowboy. With this big addition, the Cowboys are prepared for a run at the championship. Lockwood not only brings talent and grit but also veteran experience that could make a big difference in high pressure scenarios. 

The PBR Team Series has transformed the world of professional bull riding since its launch in 2022. The Carolina Cowboys, led by head coach Jerome Davis, are based out of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their fan base continues to grow, especially with fan favorites like Jess Lockwood joining and now wearing the Carolina colors.

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