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Broncos roster: Evan Engram (No. 1) adds 'Joker' to offense
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Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at ninth-year tight end Evan Engram , No. 1.
Before the Broncos : Engram (6-3, 240 pounds) entered the league as a first-round pick out of Ole Miss with the New York Giants in 2017. He spent the first five years of his career in New York, hauling in 262 receptions for 2,828 yards and 16 touchdowns in 65 games. After a somewhat down year in 2021, Engram signed a one-year, prove-it deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. He then totaled 73 receptions for 766 yards and four scores in his first year in Jacksonville and was rewarded with a three-year extension.
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Engram had the best season of his career with the Jaguars in 2023, earning his second career Pro Bowl selection after totaling 114 receptions for 963 yards and four touchdowns. He was then limited to nine games in 2024 due to injury. Jacksonville cut Engram in March to save salary cap space.
Broncos tenure: Denver coach Sean Payton spoke about adding a " Joker " to his offense this spring, and when Engram became available, it was clear that he was a perfect fit for the role . After signing a two-year deal in March, Engram will make his Bronco debut this fall.
Chances to make the 53-man roster: Lock. Engram will make the team as Denver's No. 1 receiving threat at tight end. Engram will help Payton create mismatches in the offense's favor, and he'll likely emerge as a favorite target of second-year quarterback Bo Nix in 2025.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Evan Engram adds 'Joker' to Sean Payton's offense
