Marcedes Lewis

Denver Broncos, Tight End
Age: 41y-9m-17d (May 19, 1984)
Exp: 19 Years
Country: US
College: California-Los Angeles
Drafted: Round 1 (#28 overall), 2006
Agent(s): Bus Cook (BC Sports Inc.)

2025-2025

Marcedes Lewis signed a 1 year, $1,255,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including an average annual salary of $1,255,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,255,000
Average Salary:
$1,255,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2025 41 $139,444 0.05% $139,444 $139,444 -
2026 42
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 41 $69,722 0.03% $69,722 - -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Dead Cap
2025 41 $1,255,000 $139,444 0.05% -
2026 42
UFA
Accrued Dead Cap
2025 41 $69,722 $69,722 0.03% -
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2025 41 $139,444 $139,444 $139,444 $209,166
Retained/Dead Cash
2025 41 $69,722 $69,722 - $69,722
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2024 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$400,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,000,000
Total GTD:
$1,000,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2021-2022 Free Agent

Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $5,920,000
Average Salary:
$2,960,000
Signing Bonus:
$2,100,000
GTD at Sign:
$3,250,000
Total GTD:
$3,250,000
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2020-2020

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,250,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,050,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,050,000
Total GTD:
$1,050,000
Free Agent:
2021 / UFA
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2019-2019

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2020 / UFA
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2018-2018

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,100,000
Average Salary:
$2,100,000
Signing Bonus:
$500,000
GTD at Sign:
$500,000
Total GTD:
$500,000
Free Agent:
2019
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2016-2018

Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $12,000,000
Average Salary:
$4,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
$5,000,000
Total GTD:
$5,000,000
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
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2015-2015

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,650,000
Average Salary:
$2,650,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$2,150,000
Total GTD:
$2,150,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2015

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $34,000,000
Average Salary:
$6,800,000
Signing Bonus:
$7,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$8,650,000
Total GTD:
$12,850,000
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
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2011-2011 Franchise Tag

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $7,285,000
Average Salary:
$7,285,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2012 / UFA
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2006-2010 Rookie

Contract Terms:
5 yr(s) / $7,425,000
Average Salary:
$1,485,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
$4,800,000
Free Agent:
2011 / UFA
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Seasons

19 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$71,307,775

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2006 22
Active
$990,000
$990,000
2007 23
Active
$4,470,000
$5,460,000
2008 24
Active
Active
$607,500
$607,500
$6,067,500
$6,675,000
2009 25
Active
Active
$560,000
$560,000
$7,235,000
$7,795,000
2010 26
Active
$1,202,500
$8,997,500
2011 27
Active
$9,450,000
$18,447,500
2012 28
Active
$7,350,000
$25,797,500
2013 29
Active
$4,350,000
$30,147,500
2014 30
Active
$6,850,000
$36,997,500
2015 31
Active
Active
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
$39,447,500
$41,897,500
2016 32
Injured
$4,000,000
$45,897,500
2017 33
Active
$4,000,000
$49,897,500
2018 34
Active
$2,100,000
$51,997,500
2019 35
Active
Active
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$54,097,500
$56,197,500
2020 36
Active
$2,412,443
$58,609,943
2021 37
Active
$4,000,000
$62,609,943
2022 38
Active
$3,958,816
$66,568,759
2023 39
Active
$2,000,000
$68,568,759
2024 40
Active
$2,166,684
$70,735,443
2025 41
Retained
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$209,166
$139,444
$110,000
$69,722
$44,000
$70,944,609
$71,084,053
$71,194,053
$71,263,775
$71,307,775
Total      
$71,307,775
$70,944,609
$71,084,053
$71,194,053
$71,263,775
$71,307,775
Total
$71,307,775

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $32,697,500 $7,500,000 $4,115,000 - $575,000 $1,500,000 $49,897,500
5 $6,570,000 $4,650,000 $5,088,816 - $250,000 $112,443 $16,671,259
2 $3,200,000 $800,000 - - - $166,684 $4,166,684
1 $572,332 - - - - - $572,332
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2006
22
$275,000
$715,000
$990,000
$990,000
2007
23
$360,000
$3,510,000
$600,000
$4,470,000
$5,460,000
2008
24
$582,500
$582,500
$25,000
$25,000
$607,500
$607,500
$6,067,500
$6,675,000
2009
25
$535,000
$535,000
$25,000
$25,000
$560,000
$560,000
$7,235,000
$7,795,000
2010
26
$1,077,500
$25,000
$100,000
$1,202,500
$8,997,500
2011
27
$1,650,000
$7,000,000
$800,000
$9,450,000
$18,447,500
2012
28
$4,200,000
$3,000,000
$150,000
$7,350,000
$25,797,500
2013
29
$4,200,000
$150,000
$4,350,000
$30,147,500
2014
30
$6,700,000
$150,000
$6,850,000
$36,997,500
2015
31
$2,000,000
$2,000,000
$250,000
$250,000
$200,000
$200,000
$2,450,000
$2,450,000
$39,447,500
$41,897,500
2016
32
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$45,897,500
2017
33
$4,000,000
$4,000,000
$49,897,500
2018
34
$1,050,000
$500,000
$500,000
$50,000
$2,100,000
$51,997,500
2019
35
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
$500,000
$50,000
$50,000
$2,100,000
$2,100,000
$54,097,500
$56,197,500
2020
36
$1,100,000
$1,050,000
$150,000
$112,443
$2,412,443
$58,609,943
2021
37
$1,150,000
$2,100,000
$700,000
$50,000
$4,000,000
$62,609,943
2022
38
$1,170,000
$2,738,816
$50,000
$3,958,816
$66,568,759
2023
39
$1,600,000
$400,000
$2,000,000
$68,568,759
2024
40
$1,600,000
$400,000
$166,684
$2,166,684
$70,735,443
2025
41
$209,166
$139,444
$110,000
$69,722
$44,000
$209,166
$139,444
$110,000
$69,722
$44,000
$70,944,609
$71,084,053
$71,194,053
$71,263,775
$71,307,775
Total
$43,039,832
$12,950,000
$9,203,816
$3,510,000
$825,000
$1,779,127
$71,307,775
$70,944,609
$71,084,053
$71,194,053
$71,263,775
$71,307,775
Total
$43,039,832
$12,950,000
$9,203,816
$3,510,000
$825,000
$1,779,127
$71,307,775

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
12 $32,697,500 $7,500,000 $4,115,000 - $575,000 $1,500,000 $49,897,500
5 $6,570,000 $4,650,000 $5,088,816 - $250,000 $112,443 $16,671,259
2 $3,200,000 $800,000 - - - $166,684 $4,166,684
1 $572,332 - - - - - $572,332

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 GB 17 - 17 COVID-19
2016 JAX 12 - 17 Calf
  • Jan 07, 2026 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Jan 05, 2026 Waived by Denver (DEN)
  • Dec 25, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Denver (DEN)
  • Dec 14, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Dec 11, 2025 Waived by Denver (DEN)
  • Dec 06, 2025 Signed to the active roster by Denver (DEN)
  • Oct 29, 2025 Signed to the practice squad by Denver (DEN)
  • Jun 10, 2024 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Aug 04, 2023 Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Chicago (CHI)
  • Mar 24, 2021 Signed a 2 year $5.925 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 18, 2020 Signed a 1 year $2.25 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 13, 2019 Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • May 24, 2018 Signed a 1 year $2.1 million contract with Green Bay (GB)
  • Mar 20, 2018 Released by Jacksonville (JAC), clearing $3.5M in cap
  • Feb 20, 2018 Jacksonville (JAC) exercised a $500,000 option for 2018
  • Mar 09, 2016 Signed a 3 year $12 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Apr 19, 2015 Signed a 1 year $2.65 million restructured contract for 2015 with Jacksonville (JAC), clearing $4.35 million space.
  • Aug 05, 2011 Signed a 5 year $34 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Mar 04, 2011 Offer a 1 year $7.285 million franchise tag with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Jul 28, 2006 Signed a 5 year $7.425 million contract with Jacksonville (JAC)
  • Apr 29, 2006 Drafted by Jacksonville (JAC): Round 1 (#28 overall)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rec Targets Rec Receptions Rec Yards Rec Yards/Rec Rec Yards/Gm Rec Touchdowns Fum
2025 DEN 5 1 81 7.10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
2024 CHI 16 3 208 18.33 2 1 2 2.0 0.1 0 0
2023 CHI 17 5 332 29.30 5 4 29 7.3 1.7 1 0
2022 GB 17 17 451 41.22 7 6 66 11.0 3.9 2 0
2021 GB 17 17 478 42.83 28 23 214 9.3 12.6 0 1
2020 GB 15 15 422 40.62 17 10 107 10.7 7.1 3 0
2019 GB 16 11 500 45.10 19 15 156 10.4 9.8 1 0
2018 GB 16 4 191 17.80 4 3 39 13.0 2.4 0 0
2017 JAX 16 16 895 79.00 48 24 318 13.3 19.9 5 0
2016 JAX 10 10 280 25.20 30 20 169 8.5 16.9 1 0
2015 JAX 16 16 670 63.30 37 16 226 14.1 14.1 0 0
2014 JAX 8 8 432 41.70 31 18 206 11.4 25.8 2 0
2013 JAX 11 11 582 55.10 47 25 359 14.4 32.6 4 1
2012 JAX 16 15 832 78.30 77 52 540 10.4 33.8 4 0
2011 JAX 15 15 0 0.00 85 39 460 11.8 30.7 0 0

Calculated Market Value

$1.8M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 1 years, $1,801,738
  • Avg. Salary: $1,801,738
  • NFL Rank: 630
  • TE Rank: 42

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2026
  • Avg. Salary: $1,255,000

Comparable Players

We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Marcedes Lewis to.

Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
Kevin Rader 1 $1,125,000 $1,125,000 29
Colin Thompson 1 $940,000 $940,000 29
Brenden Bates 1 $960,000 $960,000 25
Brady Russell 1 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 26
Averages 1 $1,013,750 $1,013,750 27.3

Base Calculated Value

After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Lewis's current age (41), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

Length Value Avg. Salary
1 $1,013,750 $1,013,750

Statistical Comparisons

Now we'll compare our variables and Lewis statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Snaps %, Rec Tgt/Gm, Rec/Gm, Rec Yds/Gm, Rec TD/Gm, YAC/GM, Drops/Gm, Rating

Player GP% Snaps % Rec Tgt/Gm Rec/Gm Rec Yds/Gm Rec TD/Gm YAC/GM Drops/Gm Rating
Kevin Rader
2022-2023
 82.35 12.86 0.11 0.04 0.21 0.00 0.29 0.07 17.80
Colin Thompson
2021-2022
 58.82 4.09 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.80
Brenden Bates
2023-2024
 41.18 1.74 0.14 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.10
Brady Russell
2023-2024
 76.47 2.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Average 64.71 5.24 0.09 0.01 0.05 0.00 0.07 0.02 14.18
Marcedes Lewis
2024-2025
 61.76 12.71 0.10 0.05 0.10 0.00 0.06 0.00 23.60
Pct Change -4.56 142.56 11.11 400.00 100.00 0.00 -14.29 100.00 66.43
Median Prime % Change 66.43%
Average Prime % Change 89.03%

Calculated Market Value: Marcedes Lewis

After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

Terms Avg. Salary
1 years, $1,801,738 $1,801,738
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