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Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has designated tight end Evan Engram<\/a> as his offensive \u201cJoker\u201d. Engram, however, prefers to call himself a \u201ccleaner,\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engram arrives after three seasons with Jacksonville, including a 2023 Pro Bowl appearance.
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Despite a down 2024 season due to injuries and limited production (365 yards on 47 catches), Engram was quickly pursued by the Broncos after being released by the Jaguars\u2019 new management.
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Payton sees Engram as the ideal player to invigorate Denver\u2019s tight end position, which struggled last year with veteran Adam Trautman leading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Engram embraces the \u201cJoker\u201d label, he stresses that earning the role requires hard work, and building trust with the coaches and teammates, including QB Bo (Nix)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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