The oldest tight end in NFL history is now officially a member of an active roster for his 20th season in the league.

On Saturday, the Broncos signed 41-year-old TE Marcedes Lewis to their 53-man roster, after adding him to their practice squad in late October. Lewis was out of practice-squad elevations after playing in three games for the Broncos in November, and sat inactive in last Sunday’s game against the Commanders.

Lewis was primarily signed for blocking help after key TE/FB hybrid Nate Adkins suffered a knee injury in the Broncos’ Week 8 win over the Cowboys. The veteran’s veteran played 20% of Denver’s offensive snaps in his three games elevated from the practice squad, and is now poised to contribute again Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders in Adkins’ continued absence.

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