Overview
- Marcedes Lewis was listed active for Sunday’s game at Houston and would become the NFL’s oldest tight end to play and the oldest player in Broncos history if he takes the field.
- Lewis joined the practice squad earlier in the week and was promoted to the active roster on Saturday ahead of Week 9.
- Denver also elevated receiver Michael Bandy to bolster the position while Marvin Mims Jr. deals with a concussion.
- The moves follow tight end losses with Lucas Krull on injured reserve and Nate Adkins sidelined by a knee injury, leaving Adam Trautman as a primary healthy option.
- Now in his 20th season, Lewis is valued for blocking in a Broncos rushing attack ranked third in yards per game against a Texans run defense rated top five; he is the NFL’s second-oldest active player behind Aaron Rodgers.