Just In: Evan Engram Sends Fitting Message After Signing Broncos Contract

Just In: Evan Engram Sends Fitting Message After Signing Broncos Contract

The Denver Broncos are checking needs off their list at a remarkable rate this offseason. Time will tell if they made the right decisions, but the excitement is palpable among Broncos Country and even players themselves, like Evan Engram.

 

Engram signed a two-year, $23 million contract to join the Broncos. He profiles as an ideal fit for the “joker” role in head coach Sean Payton’s offense. Engram certainly seems to think so.

 

He shared a gif of the late Heath Ledger’s “Joker” character from “The Dark Knight.”

“I would say we need a ‘joker,’” Payton told Kay Adams on “Up & Adams” on February 5. “They have to be elite receivers that play tight end or running back, and then you get the matchups. And we had quite a few of them here, because you’re getting 2-high defense, and you have to work the inside.”

Broncos Pulled Off ‘Coup’ for Evan Engram

Engram, who signed his contract on Thursday, arrives with the skill set and a proven track record to fit exactly what Payton is looking for from the position.

 

Returning Broncos tight ends accounted for 46 receptions 455 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2024.

Evans has six seasons with at least that many grabs and yards. He has one season with as many touchdowns but has had at least 3 scores in six of his eight seasons. Engram was a Pro Bowler in 2020 and 2023.

The Denver Post’s Luca Evans believes the Broncos did well in the deal despite the cost and Engram’s injury history.

“I would say we need a ‘joker,’” Payton told Kay Adams on “Up & Adams” on February 5. “They have to be elite receivers that play tight end or running back, and then you get the matchups. And we had quite a few of them here, because you’re getting 2-high defense, and you have to work the inside.”