Lewis, slated to be a 41-year-old free agent, told reporters before Chicago’s win against the Packers that he wants to keep playing. “My body feels good. I am still dominant at the point of contact. I don’t miss games. It’s not like I’m an old guy trying to milk it. I am not that guy. I am not out here wearing a jersey on the sideline being a leader. I want to lead from the front, and when I’m asked to do a job and counted on to do a job, I dominate and do that job,” Lewis said. He’d make a fine second or third tight end on a contender as a blocker.

Lewis will join a crowded tight end room that also includes Cole Kmet and Gerald Everett. A first-round pick of the Jaguars back in 2006, Lewis is about as much of a veteran presence as a team can get. He’s caught just 10 passes for 95 yards and three touchdowns over the last two seasons and won’t be asked to do much outside of serving as added depth on a roster. From a mentorship standpoint, Lewis will have plenty to offer the young Bears, who are ushering in a new era under No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams.

One of the few Aaron Rodgers favorites not to land with the Jets this offseason, Lewis, 39, will head for Chicago after five seasons with the Packers. Known for his blocking ability, Lewis has 39 receptions over his past three seasons. He’ll join Cole Kmet and former Green Bay teammate Robert Tonyan on Chicago’s tight end depth chart.

Lewis, who turned 39 last month, expects to sign closer to the preseason. Reuniting with QB Aaron Rodgers and ex-Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett in New York remains the top landing spot after Lewis started all 17 games for Green Bay last year. The Raiders have also been linked to the veteran tight end this offseason.