The Denver Broncos are currently atop the AFC West, and their defense remains one of the best, if not the best, in the NFL through seven weeks. After two incredible wins over the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants, Denver is in the driver's seat in the West.
But, there's still room for improvement. The Broncos are 5-2, but still can add to their offense at the trade deadline. J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey are a strong running back duo, but the rest of their offense could see improvements.
Denver has been linked to wide receiver help ahead of the trade deadline, and now, the Broncos are reportedly interested in adding competition for Evan Engram in the tight end room.
Broncos eyeing tight end help at the trade deadline
According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, "The Broncos are monitoring the tight end market."
Engram signed a two-year deal with the Broncos for $23 million, but if Denver wants, they could save some cap space if they move on from him after the 2025 season.
He's not locked into the team for a while, and with Courtland Sutton and others in the wide receiver room locked up for a few years, the tight end room is uncertain for the future.
So far this season, in six games, Engram has had 22 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown. He's not incredibly involved in the offense, and with his future in Denver uncertain after 2025, adding a tight end for 2025 and beyond isn't out of the question.
Backing up Engram are Nate Adkins and Adam Trautman, two tight ends who aren't heavily involved in the offense. Adkins has six catches for 48 yards and a touchdown, while Trautman has seven catches for 58 yards and a touchdown.
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Denver eyeing tight end help could add competition for Engram in the receiving game, or it could even open up Engram to move to a more wide receiver-centric role as a big-slot, like he was at times for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Giants.
Looking around the NFL, there aren't a ton of tight end trade options who could be available. But, Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews, Tennessee Titans' Chigoziem Okonkwo, Cleveland Browns' David Njoku, Washington Commanders' Zach Ertz, and New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill are all names to keep in mind.
The Broncos, with Bo Nix and Sean Payton, have a chance to go on a deep playoff run, but they do need improved offensive personnel if they want to capitalize on this window.
With a stellar defense and strong offensive foundation, adding more weapons for Nix and Payton could make winning the AFC West a reality for the Broncos.
Russini reports the Broncos are monitoring the tight end trade market, which could add competition for Engram in one of the more uncertain position rooms on the Broncos.
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