US EditionAt age 41, Marcedes Lewis becomes oldest tight end to play in NFL game
Marcedes Lewis started his 20th NFL season setting tight end records for most games played at 285 and longevity, becoming the oldest tight end at age 41.
- On Sunday, Denver's Marcedes Lewis became the oldest tight end to play in an NFL game at age 41 and also set the franchise record as the oldest player.
- After injuries left the Broncos thin at tight end, Marcedes Lewis was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad midweek and promoted to the active roster Saturday.
- Having played 285 games, Marcedes Lewis surpassed Jason Witten's 271, building that mark across 12 seasons with Jacksonville Jaguars, five with Green Bay Packers, and two with Chicago Bears since 2006 NFL Draft.
- A small stat line would move Marcedes Lewis past Tom Brady in receiving yards for players over 40, and playing Denver Broncos' final nine games could place him 17th in career games with 294.
- Starting his 20th season, Marcedes Lewis now stands as the second-oldest active player behind Aaron Rodgers, with the Houston Texans game marking the NFL record for most seasons played by a tight end.
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Marcedes Lewis stuns NFL as oldest Bronco in history-making debut!
Marcedes Lewis Makes History with Broncos in Landmark Debut The Denver Broncos’ Week 9 clash against the Houston Texans brought a significant milestone for tight end Marcedes Lewis, who made history as the oldest player to represent the franchise in a regular-season game. At 41 years old, Lewis not only showcased his experience but also his elite blocking skills, which were instrumental in the Broncos’ narrow 18-15 victory. Positive Early Impact…
Marcedes Lewis of Denver made history on Sunday against the Texans of Houston, when at the age of 41 he became the longest closed wing to play an NFL game.
Marcedes Lewis, 41, becomes oldest tight end to play in NFL game
HOUSTON — Denver’s Marcedes Lewis made history Sunday against the Houston Texans, when at age 41 he became the oldest tight end to ever play in an NFL game. When he entered the game on the fourth snap of Denver’s first drive he also became the oldest player to appear in a game in franchise history. Lewis is the second-oldest active player in the NFL behind Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 42 in December. Lewis was signed to the practice squad on W…
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