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Broncos waive 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, the oldest tight end in NFL history

The Broncos have waived 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, the oldest tight end to play in an NFL game

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Waived by Denver The Broncos waived Lewis on Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact After being signed to the active roster Dec. 6 and playing 28 offensive snaps in the Week 14 win over the Raiders, the Broncos seem to feel they no longer need the veteran's presence. The prompt waiving of the tight end with no practice squad elevations left is a strong signal that Nate Adkins (knee) is close to making a return. Lewis will now go on waivers, and if he clears, the 2006 first-round pick will once again be a free agent.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Signs to active roster The Broncos signed Lewis to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Eric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Lewis was elevated from the practice squad three consecutive times before the Broncos' Week 13 bye, and now must be signed to the active roster to continue to play for the team. The veteran tight end has been primarily used as a blocker, seeing 38 offensive snaps through three games as a replacement for tight ends Nate Adkins (knee) and Lucas Krull (foot). The Bronocs waived linebacker Garret Wallow in a corresponding move to make room for Lewis on the active roster, and the tight end will likely remain there until either Adkins or Krull can return to the field.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Lands back on practice squad Lewis reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Lewis got his third straight elevation for Sunday's Week 12 win over the Chiefs. He played 12 of the Broncos' 62 offensive snaps, working as the team's No. 3 tight end. Lewis didn't see any targets in the victory, which isn't a surprise since he's used mainly as a blocker. Denver would need to sign Lewis to the active roster for him to suit up again, as he's reached the maximum number of elevations for the campaign.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from practice squad The Broncos elevated Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.

Impact It's the third consecutive week that the veteran tight end has been elevated to the active roster, and he will be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs as the Broncos' TE3 behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman. Lewis didn't see a target from Bo Nix through his first two appearances with Denver.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Goes back to practice squad Lewis reverted to Denver's practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transactions log.

Impact Lewis suited up for his second game of the season in Week 10 versus the Raiders, and he again did not record a stat Thursday. The Broncos will be able to elevate him from the practice squad one more time this year before they would be required to sign him to the active roster to make him eligible to play.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to face Raiders The Broncos have elevated Lewis from the practice squad for Thursday's matchup against Las Vegas, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.

Impact Lewis was previously elevated for Denver's win over the Texans in Week 9, a contest in which he played six offensive snaps and was not targeted. The veteran tight end will get another chance to handle reserve duties versus the Raiders on Thursday Night Football, as Nate Adkins (knee) is sidelined for a second straight contest.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Lewis reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Lewis joined the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday and was elevated for Sunday's game against the Texans to provide depth at tight end due to the absences of Lucas Krull (foot - IR) and Nate Adkins (knee). The 41-year-old Lewis saw the field for just six of the Broncos' 63 offensive snaps -- well behind Adam Trautman (46) and Evan Engram (32) -- and did not show up in the box score otherwise. Lewis could be elevated for Thursday's game against the Raiders to serve as the TE3 if Adkins is not cleared to play.

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NOVEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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NOVEMBER 2 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

At age 41, Marcedes Lewis becomes oldest tight end to play in NFL game

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NOVEMBER 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Elevated for Week 9 Lewis was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.

Impact The 41-year-old veteran was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Texans. Injuries to Lucas Krull (foot) and Nate Adkins (knee) will render them unable to compete Sunday, so the Broncos will turn to Lewis to provide offensive and special teams value behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Joins Broncos' practice squad Lewis signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The 41-year-old is expected to provide depth at tight end, as Lucas Krull (foot) and Nate Adkins (knee) are both currently dealing with injuries. Lewis appeared in 17 games for the Bears in 2024, catching his lone target for two yards across 260 total snaps (209 on offense, 51 on special teams).

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE