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: No usage in passing game in Week 15
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Lewis went without a target in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers while playing six of the Bears' 53 snaps on offense.
Lewis has suited up in each of Chicago's first 13 games of the season, but he's played more than 20 snaps on offense on just one occasion and has logged only one target on the campaign. Rather than representing a viable pass-catching threat, the 40-year-old tight end -- the second-oldest player in the NFL -- brings most of his value as a positive locker-room presence and as a reliable blocker at this stage of his career.
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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.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: Remains key cog in 17th season
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Lewis was targeted seven times and caught six passes for 66 yards and two touchdowns over 17 appearances in the 2022 season.
The 38-year-old made little fantasy impact in his 17th season, but he did play at least 41 percent of offensive snaps for a fourth year in a row. Lewis remains a trusty blocker at the tight end position, and if he elects to continue playing, the free agent will likely land a roster spot in Green Bay or elsewhere.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: Finds end zone in win
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Lewis caught both his targets for 32 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Dolphins.
While he didn't see big volume, the veteran tight end made a huge impact for the Packers. Lewis' first catch gave Green Bay its first TD of the day on a one-yard strike from Aaron Rodgers, while his second reception went for 31 yards and set the team up in the red zone for an eventual AJ Dillon one-yard scoring plunge. Lewis has two touchdowns on the season -- the 10th time in his 17-year career he's scored multiple TDs -- but this was the first time in 2022 he's seen more than one target in a game.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: No injury designation for Week 4
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Lewis doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Lewis didn't practice Thursday and was limited Wednesday and Friday, but the veteran tight end will still be available for Week 4. The 2006 first-round pick has yet to be targeted this season despite playing over 35 percent of the team's offensive snaps in each of the first three games.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: Will play Sunday
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Lewis (groin) is active Sunday against the Buccaneers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
Lewis logged limited practices Wednesday and Friday with a DNP on Thursday. The veteran tight end has yet to be targeted this season despite playing 38 and 47 percent of the offensive snaps in the first two weeks respectively.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: Not targeted Week 1
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Lewis was not targeted in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.
Lewis -- along with Robert Tonyan -- was one of two Packers tight ends to start the opener, and he wound up leading all Packers tight ends with 23 snaps. However, Lewis was limited to blocking duties only and did not see a pass in his direction. The 38-year-old will continue seeing snaps, but don't expect him to contribute to your fantasy team.
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Packers' Marcedes Lewis: Plays in every game in 16th season
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Lewis was targeted 28 times and caught 23 passes for 214 yards over 17 appearances in the 2021 season.
Lewis has not been a fantasy factor for awhile, but he filled a steady role for the Packers in 2021, appearing in every game and serving as the team's top blocking tight end. The 16-year veteran signed a two-year contract with the Packers last month, so he figures to return to Green Bay for another go-around.
