Broncos add veteran TE Marcedes Lewis to practice squad amid injuries

The Denver Broncos signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to their practice squad on Wednesday, a move that provides immediate depth at the position after recent injuries to Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull. The 41-year-old Lewis, a first-round pick in 2006, would become the oldest tight end to appear in a regular-season game in the Super Bowl era if he is elevated from the practice squad and used in a game.

Broncos coaches sought the veteran after Adkins suffered a left knee injury in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Cowboys and Krull was sidelined with a foot injury that required surgery. The team previously placed waiver claims on other tight ends but did not secure those players. Under current NFL roster rules, teams may promote a practice-squad player to the active roster for up to three gamedays before signing him to the 53-man roster.

Lewis brings a long track record as a blocking tight end. He spent 12 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, five with the Green Bay Packers and most recently two with the Chicago Bears. Over his career he has 437 receptions for 5,115 yards and 40 touchdowns, and he made the Pro Bowl in 2010 when he posted career highs, including 58 catches, 700...