HOUSTON (AP) — Marcedes Lewis was active for the Denver Broncos on Sunday against the Houston Texans, giving him a chance to make history.

If he plays against Houston, the 41-year-old will become the oldest tight end to ever play in an NFL game. He'll also become the oldest player to appear in a game in franchise history.

Lewis is the second-oldest active player in the NFL behind Aaron Rodgers, who will turn 42 in December.

Lewis was signed to the practice squad on Wednesday and promoted to the active roster Saturday.

Evan Engram and Adam Trautman are the Broncos’ only healthy tight ends with Lucas Krull (foot) on IR and Nate Adkins suffering a knee injury last weekend in Denver’s 44-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys . Adkins also routinely lined up at fullback and H-back, and Lewis h

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