Broncos Sign 41-Year-Old TE Marcedes Lewis

The Denver Broncos signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis (41) to the practice squad after a tryout to add depth following injuries. Lucas Krull (fractured foot, underwent surgery) and Nate Adkins (knee, PCL) are sidelined, leaving Evan Engram and Adam Trautman as the only healthy tight ends on the active roster. Lewis, a 2006 first-round pick entering his 20th NFL season, is valued chiefly as a blocker and veteran presence; his career totals are 285 games, 437 receptions for 5,115 yards and 40 touchdowns with a 2010 Pro Bowl nod, though he had one reception last season. His tryout reportedly went well; he can be elevated from the practice squad for up to three games and could be available as soon as Sunday’s game in Houston, or be promoted to the 53-man roster if further injuries occur. Denver placed waiver claims for other tight ends (Brendan Bates, Ben Sims) but those players were awarded elsewhere, and the team retains practice-squad TEs Caleb Lohner and international-pathway prospect Patrick Murtagh.