The Bears are finalizing a deal to sign veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Friday morning.
Lewis, 39, played in 17 games for the Packers in 2022 and was used primarily as a blocking tight end. He caught just 6 passes for 66 yards and 2 touchdowns, but his abilities to create running lanes for his teammates have been well documented.
As Pelissero mentioned in his report, Lewis is entering his 18th season in the NFL, tying him with Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez for the longest career for a tight end in league history.