Sean Payton and the Broncos have an option as an offensive “Joker.” That’s tight end Evan Engram, who on Wednesday agreed to a two-year deal with Denver. Engram’s agency, Vayner Sports, confirmed the deal.

The Broncos previously tendered five exclusive rights free agents: cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian, outside linebacker Dondrea Tillman, tight end Lucas Krull, defensive lineman Jordan Jackson and safety Devon Key. The contracts are league-minimum, one-year deals, and EFRAs are not eligible to negotiate with other teams.

Dear reader: They did it anyway. Without even counting their re-signings, the Broncos are planning to commit around $106 million in non-guaranteed, total contract value between key signings Evan Engram, Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga.

In Denver, Payton will now fill the role with ex- Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Engram Engram. After visiting the Broncos on Monday and the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, Engram agreed to a two-year deal with Denver on Wednesday, his agent Mike McCartney announced.

11:45 a.m.: The Broncos made their re-signing of backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham official. It’s a two-year deal worth up to $12 million (with $7 million guaranteed), a slight pay raise from a $10 million deal he signed to come to Denver in 2023. He looked quite cheery in a Twitter photo posted by the Broncos.

However, at the start of the official free agency period today, they added tight end Evan Engram to the mix, a great acquisition to an offense in need of playmakers. While Engram

The two-time Pro Bowler is a season removed from a career-high 114 receptions and gives Denver a new dimension on offense.

Less than a week after the Jacksonville Jaguars informed him of his release, veteran tight end Evan Engram has found a new home. Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Engram is signing a two-year, $23 million contract with the Denver Broncos with a reported $16.

Sean Payton has found his Joker! According to his agent Mike McCartney, the Denver Broncos have signed tight end Evan Engram to a two-year deal. 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis is reporting that it’s a two-year deal worth $23 million dollars with $16.