The Denver Broncos always had a plan in place with 2010 Pro Bowl tight end Marcedes Lewis, whom they released on Thursday. And just as head coach Sean Payton laid out, the Broncos executed that plan to bring Lewis back into the fold.

This is undoubtedly a sign that blocking tight end Nate Adkins ( knee ) is now ready to return from injury after missing the team's last five games. Lewis was elevated from the practice squad to the game-day roster three times and then fully promoted to the active roster for a fourth game while Adkins was sidelined.

The Denver Broncos waive tight end Marcedes Lewis after Week 14 vs. Raiders in strategic NFL roster move ahead of showdown vs. Packers.

The Denver Broncos have waived 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis, the oldest player at his position in NFL history.

The Denver Broncos made several roster moves ahead of Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. First, the Broncos promoted linebacker Jordan Turner from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Denver had room for Turner on the active roster after waiving tight end Marcedes Lewis on Thursday.

The Broncos have signed 41-year-old tight end Marcedes Lewis to their active roster as Bo Nix defends Denver’s 10-2 record.