US EditionEvan Engram embraces Sean Payton's 'Joker' role but says it's something he has to earn in Denver
- Sean Payton added Evan Engram as his new 'Joker' tight end for the Denver Broncos in 2025 after the Jaguars released him.
- Engram joined Denver after a 2024 season shortened by injuries, during which he appeared in only nine contests and recorded his lowest receiving yardage total of 365. He was released by Jacksonville following changes in their front office.
- The Broncos sought to improve a weak tight end group led only by Adam Trautman’s 188 yards and two touchdowns, viewing Engram as a versatile upgrade if he stays healthy.
- Payton calls Engram the 'Joker' for his dynamic skills including route running, blocking, and creating mismatches, while Engram embraces earning trust and describes himself as 'The Cleaner.'
- Engram will be central to Denver’s 2025 offense, with his role emphasizing versatility and leadership, though success depends on earning trust and staying healthy.
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Evan Engram Joins Broncos as Sean Payton’s New “Joker,” Embraces Role as Offensive Game-Changer - Sports Al Dente
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has added tight end Evan Engram to his roster with a specific vision in mind. Payton refers to Engram as his new “Joker,” a versatile offensive weapon capable of creating mismatches across the formation. The role is pivotal to Payton’s scheme, and it emphasizes a dynamic skill set that includes route running, blocking, and making plays in space. The Joker role isn’t new for Payton—he’s used it before with pl…
Evan Engram embraces Sean Payton's 'Joker' role but says it's something he has to earn in Denver - The Morning Sun
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Don't call Evan Engram the “Joker” just yet. The ninth-year tight end has embraced coach Sean Payton’s vision of him as a versatile player who can create mismatches for Denver’s offense, led by second-year QB Bo Nix. When he signed a two-year, $23 million deal in the spring, Engram took to X and posted a GIF of the late Heath Ledger's Oscar-winning performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight.” On Thursday, however, Engra…
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