Caleb Williams gets another weapon Veteran TE Marcedes Lewis returning to Bears

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rookie quarterback will get quite a bit of experience added to his pa s-catching options in 2024. Veteran tight end is set to re-sign with the Bears for his second season in Chicago  and 19th in the , he told FOX Sports' .Once he officially signs his next Bears contract, the 40-year-old Lewis will Jalen Beeks Jersey  become the second-oldest NFL player on an active roster, behind only his former teammate and current quarterback .Longtime offensive lineman Jason Peters was the oldest player in the NFL last season at 41 years old, just ahead of Rodgers and Lewis. Guillermo Heredia Jersey  Peters currently remains an unsigned free agent but has also given no indications he is planning to retire.ADVERTISEMENT  Lewis was a first-round pick by the in 2006, and spent the first 12 seasons of his career there, helping Jacksonville to the AFC Championship Game in 2017. He caught a touchdown in that narrow lo s to Tom Brady's in what would be Lewis's final game as a Jaguar. Lewis then spent five seasons with the Packers, coinciding with Rodgers' last two NFL MVP campaigns in 2020 and 2021 and the quarterback's final season in  Charlie Morton Jersey Green Bay in 2022.Lewis then joined the Bears in 2023, playing in all 17 games at 39 years old, recording four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. He was primarily used as a blocker, with the clear No. 1 pa s-catching tight end in Chicago. Lewis figures to play a similar role in an upgraded Bears offense in 2024,  Evan Longoria Jersey while also bringing a wealth of experience to help Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in last April's NFL Draft.The Bears have also added veteran wide receiver and running back and drafted wide receiver No. 9 overall to join incumbents like Kmet and wide receiver , giving Williams plenty of quality receiving options as the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner seeks to deliver on the immense hype surrounding his first NFL season. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Oliver Drake Jersey  Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily.