Evan Engram, Broncos Agree to 2-Year, $23M Contract After Jaguars Release

After being released by the Jacksonville Jaguars before the start of NFL free agency, it didn't take long for tight end Evan Engram to find his next landing spot.

According to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, Engram and the Denver Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year, $23 million contract that includes $16.5 million fully guaranteed. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the two sides met before free agency officially opened.

Engram spent the last three seasons in Jacksonville and emerged as a favorite target of star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He earned his second career Pro Bowl selection in 2023 after recording career highs of 114 receptions and 963 receiving yards. Unfortunately, he wasn't able to duplicate that level of production in 2024.

After dealing with shoulder issues throughout the year, Engram was limited to nine games before being ruled out for the remainder of the season. He finished the year with 47 catches for 365 yards and one touchdown.

Engram spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the New York Giants after they selected him with the No. 23 overall pick in the 2017 draft. After some early injury woes, he found his groove and earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2020.

In Engram, the Broncos are getting an experienced veteran who could boost the passing attack led by second-year quarterback Bo Nix if he remains healthy. The 30-year-old should be motivated to return to form following his lackluster 2024 campaign.