Overview
- The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that Denver is evaluating tight end options before the NFL trade deadline.
- Starter Evan Engram is on a two-year, $23 million contract and has 22 catches for 179 yards and one touchdown through six games.
- Depth behind Engram has been limited, with Nate Adkins, Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull combining for 15 receptions, 121 yards and two scores.
- Denver is 5-2 with a strong defense, while the offense ranks 17th in scoring and 23rd on third-down conversions, reinforcing the case for reinforcements.
- Media analysis has floated potential targets such as Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson as hypothetical ideas rather than reported negotiations.