Rival Exec Dares Broncos With Bold ‘$23 Million Pro Bowler’ Bet That Turns Heads

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Former Jacksonville Jaguars TE Evan Engram leaves the field after facing the Atlanta Falcons.

The Denver Broncos have had a strong offseason, specifically in free agency, but that only matters on paper. They have to prove it on the field in 2025, and one anonymous rival executive believes tight end Evan Engram will certainly deliver.

Engram, a Pro Bowler in 2020, signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Broncos in free agency and is expected to fill the “Joker,” or mismatch-exploiting option, in the offense.

The exec is willing to “bet” Engram has a “big year” in 2025.

“They are really good players when healthy,” the exec told The Athletic’s Mike Sando in comments published on April 2. “I’ll bet you Evan Engram catches at least 75 balls next year. He will have a big year because he can run and catch. [Broncos head coach Sean Payton] will make him the focal point of their offense on third downs.”

Engram, 30, had 47 receptions, 365 yards, and 1 touchdown in 2024. However, he posted a 114-963-4 line in 2023 and has lined up in multiple spots within the offensive formation throughout his career.

Broncos tight ends Adam Trautman, Greg Dulcich – now of the New York Giants – Lucas Krull, and Nate Adkins combined to catch 51 passes for 483 yards and five touchdowns.