Broncos Sign Veteran Marcedes Lewis, Sean Payton Praises 41-Year-Old's Leadership and Shape

The Denver Broncos, after two unsuccessful attempts to add a tight end via waivers, have signed 41-year-old veteran Marcedes Lewis to their practice squad. Head Coach Sean Payton lauded Lewis as a "tremendous leader" and "tremendous blocker," emphasizing that the 2006 first-round pick is in "great shape" due to his obsession with self-care, including training twice daily. Payton noted Lewis's consistently "unbelievable" reports from his previous stints with Jacksonville, Green Bay, and Chicago. If Lewis plays for the Broncos on Sunday against the Texans, he will face DeMeco Ryans, another first-round pick from the 2006 class.