Overview
- The Broncos selected Justin Joly in the fifth round and Dallen Bentley with a late Day‑3 pick, moves reported on Sunday and Monday that increase competition at the tight end spot.
- Justin Joly is projected by some analysts to be an immediate pass‑catching option because of his route skills, reliable hands and yards‑after‑catch profile from college.
- Evan Engram caught 50 passes for 461 yards and one touchdown in 2025 and is on a two‑year, roughly $23 million deal, factors analysts cite when questioning his long‑term fit.
- Denver also re‑signed blocking‑oriented tight ends such as Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull, leaving a specific pass‑catching role open behind the starters.
- Some outlets call Engram a possible trade candidate if he does not rebound, but others note coach Sean Payton’s tendency to rely on veterans and say no roster move has been made yet.