HOUSTON -- The Denver Broncos ' Marcedes Lewis made history Sunday against the Houston Texans , when at age 41 he became the oldest tight end to ever play in an NFL game.

When he entered the game on the fourth snap of Denver's first drive, Lewis also became the oldest player to appear in a game in franchise history.

Lewis was signed to the practice squad Wednesday and promoted to the active roster Saturday. He is the second-oldest active player in the NFL behind Aaron Rodgers , who will turn 42 in December.

Evan Engram and Adam Trautman were the Broncos' only healthy tight ends with Lucas Krull (foot) on injured reserve and Nate Adkins suffering a knee injury last week. Adkins routinely lined up at fullback and H-back, and Lewis has long been one of the best blocking tigh

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