Lewis's record-breaking career will continue in 2024.
, meaning he will begin his 19th NFL season this fall. In 2023, Lewis broke a record by becoming the first tight end to play 18 seasons in the NFL. Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez both played 17 seasons.
Lewis turned 40 in May and will be the NFL's second-oldest player, behind former teammate Aaron Rodgers. TheChicago signed Lewis before the 2023 season after he spent five seasons with the. In his first year with the Bears he played in 17 games, starting four. He was primarily used as a blocker and only tallied four receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown. That followed a 2022 season in Green Bay in which he caught six passes for 66 yards and two scores.
It truly is incredible how long Lewis has continued to play. The Bears believe he's valuable enough to bring back, continuing what has been a remarkable, record-breaking career.
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