It has been confirmed that the veteran former Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis has officially signed with the Chicago Bears. With this move, Lewis is set to enter his 18th season, breaking the record for the most seasons ever played by a tight end. As a result, he will face his former team, the Packers, in Week 1 when they play in Chicago.
The #Bears are finalizing a deal with veteran TE Marcedes Lewis, per sources.
This will be Lewis’ 18th NFL season — breaking a tie with Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez for the most ever played by a tight end. pic.twitter.com/irDF3VSYF4
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 4, 2023
Lewis played with the Packers from 2018-2022
Marcedes Lewis is not the only former Green Bay Packer to join Chicago
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It seems like the Chicago Bears are following in the footsteps of the New York Jets by acquiring many of the free agents from the Packers. One of their recent pickups is Lewis, who will join other former Packer players such as Lucas Patrick, Equanimeos St. Brown, Robert Tonyan, and coach Luke Getsy.
Veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis signs with the Chicago Bears, entering his 18th NFL season and breaking records. Discover the implications of this move for both the Bears and the Packers. For readers seeking more updates on the Green Bay Packers, check out the latest Green Bay Packers News.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams has Marcedes Lewis played for?
Marcedes Lewis played for two teams in the NFL. After being a first-round draft pick in 2006, he spent 12 seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He then went on to play another five seasons with the Green Bay Packers.
Is Marcedes Lewis a Hall of Famer?
Yes, Marcedes Lewis is a Hall of Famer. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in 2022.
