Denver on Thursday waived 41-year-old Marcedes Lewis, but the team is hoping to keep him in the fold.
A source referred to the move as procedural in nature and the Broncos are expecting to re-sign him to the practice squad, assuming he clears waivers.
Lewis has played in four games for Denver this year and has used all three of his practice-squad elevations. That means in order to play again this season, the Broncos would have to reinstate him on the 53-man roster. Until then, assuming he ends up back on the practice squad, Lewis will be a strong veteran presence in the locker room and will provide insurance at tight end.