Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2024
Bears sign veteran TE Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Lewis (89) played 12 seasons with the Jaguars and five with the Packers before joining the Bears last season. Matt Ludtke/AP Photos
The Bears have signed veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis to add depth — and an effective blocker — behind Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett.
Lewis, 40, will be playing in his 19th NFL season. He signed with the Bears last year after five seasons with the Packers and 12 with the Jaguars. He had four receptions (on five targets) for 29 yards and a touchdown in 332 snaps (19.5 snaps per game), but was most effective as a blocking tight end. The Bears were second in the NFL in rushing last year with 141.1 yards per game.
