Marcedes Lewis Fantasy

Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis is looking to expand on his blocking role this season. Lewis is currently one of the team's most senior players on a young roster and was the only one of the 11 unrestricted free agents the Packers re-signed this offseason. New head coach Matt LaFleur said earlier this offseason that the team wants to expand the role he plays in the offense. Lewis will be unlikely to be a player with fantasy value. However, fantasy owners should monitor the situation as it may impact the value of fellow tight end Jimmy Graham.

Jul. 16th • 4:30 PM

Green Bay tight end Marcedes Lewis is unlikely to see many, if any, targets on Sunday night when the Chicago Bears come to Green Bay. Lewis is second on the depth chart at tight end behind Jimmy Graham. Lewis was signed primarily for his ability as a blocker. While he is a capable, although underwhelming, receiver he isn't likely to get many looks. Green Bay does not have a history of utilizing their starting tight end much in the passing game, let alone their backups. Lewis would only have value if Graham were to miss time, and even then, his value would be limited. Lewis should not be owned in any fantasy leagues.

Sep. 6th • 9:13 AM

Veteran free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis was signed by the Green Bay Packers. Lewis had spent the previous 12 years of his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was cut by Jacksonville this offseason after catching 24 passes for 318 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. This is the second tight end that Green Bay has signed this offseason. They had previously signed Jimmy Graham. Lewis will share duties with tight end Lance Kendricks backing up Graham. Lewis has declined as a pass-catching talent in recent years and projects primarily as a blocking specialist. Green Bay has rarely had highly productive receiving seasons from the tight end position, and there is little reason to think Lewis will break that mold playing backup for a team that rarely puts two tight ends on the field. Lewis' blocking should help Green Bay's running game, especially since neither Graham nor Kendricks have proven to be dependable blockers.

May. 29th • 11:44 AM