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Football great Marcedes Lewis credited MMA for his longevity in the NFL, having played 20 years in the National Football League.
The 42-year-old Lewis was the second-oldest player in the NFL last season as he suited up for five games with the Denver Broncos, just behind Aaron Rodgers, his former teammate with the Green Bay Packers.
Having played 290 games in the NFL as a tight end from 2006 to 2025, Lewis’ longevity is something that many football observers have long marveled at.
According to Lewis, the secret has been training MMA.
Marcedes Lewis Credits MMA for
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