In sports, Father Time is undefeated. But this week, one former Bruin continued to battle back. Marcedes Lewis, who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2006, returned for his 19th NFL season.
At 40 years young, Lewis signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year contract. Making stops in Jacksonville, Green Bay, and now Chicago, Lewis is the last remaining player from the 2006 NFL Draft.
At UCLA, Lewis was a machine. Winning the John Mackey Award in 2005 for most outstanding tight end in college football, Lewis hauled in 58 passes for 741 yards and ten touchdowns. A consensus All-American, Lewis was a force throughout his four seasons with the Bruins.
Level 19 🫡 https://t.co/JWHsf0mtd4
— Marcedes Lewis (@MarcedesLewis89) June 10, 2024
Six months younger than Aaron Rodgers, Lewis is not quite the oldest player in the league, but given his position and the toll it takes on the body, playing in his 19th season is no small feat.
A Pro Bowler in 2010 without any Super Bowl appearances, Lewis has one more crack at trying to hoist the Lombardi Trophy with Chicago this season.