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Evan Engram Draws Trade Interest, Denver Unlikely To Move Him

Reported curiosity from other teams tests the Broncos because they lack a clear replacement at tight end.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Evan Engram has generated trade interest from other NFL teams, though no deal is imminent.
  • Engram has produced modest numbers this season with 17 catches for 169 yards and one touchdown through nine games after a disappointing 2025.
  • His two-year, $23 million contract carries a $10.99 million base in 2026 and would leave an acquiring club responsible for more than $5 million, a key financial barrier to a trade.
  • Denver has actively searched for upgrades, including an inquiry about Cardinals All‑Pro Trey McBride and drafting two rookie tight ends, but Arizona refused to trade McBride and Denver cut fifth‑round pick Justin Joly, leaving thin depth behind Engram.
  • With the Broncos sitting 7-2 and pursuing an AFC West title and top seed, the team is viewed as unlikely to move Engram now unless it first secures a viable replacement, a situation that will shape any action before the trade deadline.