US EditionAt Age 41, Marcedes Lewis Set to Become Oldest Tight End to Play in NFL Game
Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis and wide receiver Michael Bandy were promoted to address injuries and enhance special teams, helping Broncos manage key absences this week.
- The Denver Broncos added veteran Pro Bowler Marcedes Lewis to their active roster for Week 9 and elevated Michael Bandy from the practice squad to cover returns with Marvin Mims Jr. out.
- This past week the Broncos signed Marcedes Lewis to the practice squad amid Nate Adkins' knee injury, leaving Evan Engram and Adam Trautman as the only healthy tight ends after Lucas Krull went on IR.
- At 41, Marcedes Lewis fits a veteran, blocking-oriented role for Denver and last played in 2024 with the Chicago Bears, appearing in 17 games and starting four in a dirty-work role.
- The Broncos will carry two roster spots and aim to have players back by Nov. 30, with Lewis and Bandy active and no IR placement for Nate Adkins or Pat Surtain II.
- Coach Sean Payton praised Marcedes Lewis’ longevity and work ethic, saying he had 'absolutely' earned elevation and could fill key run-blocking snaps Sunday against the Texans.
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At age 41, Marcedes Lewis set to become oldest tight end to play in NFL game
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