The Broncos signed Lewis to the practice squad Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Lewis was waived after the Broncos' Week 18 victory over the Chargers that secured the AFC's top seed. The tight end is now back on the practice squad with a fresh set of active roster elevations that can be used for the team's three potential playoff games. Lewis played in five games during the regular season, where he logged 81 offensive snaps as a supplemental blocker.
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Marcedes Lewis: Cut by Denver
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The Broncos waived Lewis on Monday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Lewis was not with a team during training camp in July and August but joined the Broncos in late October. He spent time on both the practice squad and active roster and appeared in five regular-season games, though he did not record a single target despite logging snaps on offense. Lewis could opt to stay on the practice squad as Denver gears up for a postseason run.
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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Healthy scratch in Week 18
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Lewis (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's contest versus the Chargers, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official website reports.
Lewis will be a healthy scratch for the team's regular-season finale after logging 15 offensive snaps in Week 17 versus the Chiefs. The 41-year-old doesn't have much of a role in the passing attack, so his absence won't have a major impact on offense against Los Angeles.
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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Signed to 53-man roster
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The Broncos have signed Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.
Lewis has bounced between Denver's active roster and practice squad multiple times this season, and he's now slated to suit up for what will be his fifth regular-season appearance of 2025 with the team. Across his prior four appearances Lewis wasn't targeted a single time, so he stands to again contribute mostly as a blocker on Christmas Day. Now a member of the Broncos' active roster, Lewis will be eligible to suit up for both of the team's remaining regular-season games, as well as the entire postseason.
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Marcedes Lewis: Remaining with Broncos
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The Broncos signed Lewis to their practice squad Saturday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports.
Lewis will rejoin the team after having been let go from the active roster Thursday. The 41-year-old could provide additional depth at tight end if the team elevates him for a game.
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Marcedes Lewis: Waived by Denver
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The Broncos waived Lewis on Thursday, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
After being signed to the active roster Dec. 6 and playing 28 offensive snaps in the Week 14 win over the Raiders, the Broncos have opted to cut ties with the 41-year-old Lewis. The jettisoning of Lewis may be a signal Nate Adkins (knee) is close to making a return. Lewis will now go on waivers, and if he goes unclaimed, the 2006 first-round pick will once again be a free agent.
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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Signs with active roster
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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.
Lewis was elevated from the practice squad three consecutive times before the Broncos' Week 13 bye, and he 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.
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Marcedes Lewis: Lands back on practice squad
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Lewis reverted to Denver's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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.
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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Elevated from practice squad
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The Broncos elevated Lewis from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Luca Evans of The Denver Post reports.
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.
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Marcedes Lewis: Goes back to practice squad
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Lewis reverted to Denver's practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transactions log.
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.
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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Elevated to face Raiders
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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.
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.
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Marcedes Lewis: Returns to practice squad
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Lewis reverted to the Broncos' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
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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Broncos' Marcedes Lewis: Elevated for Week 9
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Lewis was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
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.
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Marcedes Lewis: Joins Broncos' practice squad
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Lewis signed with the Broncos' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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).
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: One reception in 2024
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Lewis played in 17 games for the Bears during the 2024 season, catching is lone target for two yards.
Lewis played 20 percent of the snaps, though he was primarily used as a blocker. The veteran will be an unrestricted free agent who will turn 41 years old this offseason. If Lewis chooses to sign with a team, he'll likely resume a similar role to the one that afforded him just 13 targets over the last three years.
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: Intends to re-sign with Bears
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Lewis is meeting with Chicago on Monday with the intention of re-signing for the 2024 season, Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports.
Lewis appears set for a second campaign in Chicago after playing in all 17 regular-season contests last season. He's regarded as one of the league's top blocking tight ends and sprinkled in some contributions as a receiver in 2023, catching four of five targets for 29 yards and a score. His Week 16 touchdown was notable in that it made him the oldest tight end in NFL history to record a receiving score. Lewis turned 40 years old in May and will be embarking upon his 19th professional campaign in 2024. He's unlikely to make a significant impact on offense or in fantasy, but he'll boost the Bears offense with his blocking while serving as a positive locker room presence.
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: Scores first touchdown of 2023
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Lewis hauled in a one-yard touchdown in the Bears' 27-16 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
On the season, Lewis has posted four catches for 29 yards and a touchdown. The veteran tight end has seen significant snaps all season as a blocker, but it's likely that he continue to see limited targets.
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: Third catch of season in win
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Lewis caught a four-yard pass in the Bears' 28-13 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Lewis is primarily a blocking specialist. He's caught three of four targets for 28 yards on the season.
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: First catch of season
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Lewis caught his lone target for eight yards in the Bears' 31-28 loss to the Broncos on Sunday.
Lewis is a blocking specialist who saw his first target of the season. It's unlikely he earns a regular role as a receiver unless his role changes.
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Bears' Marcedes Lewis: Joining Chicago
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Lewis is signing with the Bears, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Eugene Frenette of jacksonville.com notes that the 39-year-old will set an NFL record for most seasons played by a tight end (18) if he ends up playing any regular-season games in 2023. That's presumably what will happen, though Lewis doesn't figure to catch many passes in an offense that already has Cole Kmet and former Packers teammate Robert Tonyan at tight end. Lewis caught 57 passes in 81 games with Green Bay over the past five seasons, mostly serving as a blocker in heavy formations.
