The Denver Broncos elevated tight end Marcedes Lewis to the active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Houston Texans. Lewis, 41, is set to become the oldest tight end to play a game in NFL history.

The tight end has been elevated for the Broncos game against the Houston Texans. Michael Bandy also called up to help offset loss of Mims.

Curious murmurs and stunned smiles have swept through Denver’s locker room this week after the addition of 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis, a man whose first NFL game came when many

"I remember watching him growing up," Broncos QB Bo Nix said of 41-year-old TE Marcedes Lewis. Nix was 6 years old when Lewis was drafted.

Lewis was elevated from the Broncos' practice squad to the active roster Saturday. The 41-year-old veteran was elevated to the active roster for Sunday's game against the Texans. Injuries to Lucas Krull (foot) and Nate Adkins (knee) will render them unable ...

I knew he’d been training, I knew he’s in great shape,” Head Coach Sean Payton said. “He’s a tremendous blocker. … I’m glad he’s here. He’s a tremendous leader."

Marcedes Lewis is writing a new chapter to his novel, The Old Man and the NFL Sea. The 41-year-old tight end is signing with the Broncos' practice squad, The Insiders reported on Wednesday.

Jan 21, 2018; Foxborough, MA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots in the second quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos have signed 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis. He could be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

“The #Broncos worked out 41-year-old free agent TE Marcedes Lewis today,” NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported on X on October 28. Lewis has 437 receptions for 5,115 yards and 40 touchdowns in his career.