Denver signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to its practice squad on Wednesday, opening up an opportunity for the 41-year-old to make Broncos and NFL history.

Should Lewis be elevated to the game-day roster and play, he would be the oldest player to take the field for the Broncos, beating the record set when Peyton Manning played in Super Bowl 50 at age 39.

Lewis would also be the oldest tight end to play in the Super Bowl era, per ESPN.

"I knew he'd been training, I know he's in great shape and he's a tremendous blocker," Broncos coach Sean Payton told reporters. "We brought him in for a workout, brought him onto our practice squad. I'm glad he's here.

"I think when he's 55, he's gonna be able to block the D-gap."

The Broncos added Lewis after losing fellow tight end Nate Adkins t

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