DEN · TE · Age 29
A multi-year re-signing secures his roster spot as the primary blocker, but Sean Payton has signaled Denver intends to expand Engram's workload further in this offense, capping any receiving upside, while the 2026 draft brought in two developmental tight ends (Justin Joly, Dallen Bentley) as a longer-term hedge at the position. Dynasty value is already near the roster floor; this is a hold-at-best for anyone already rostering him in deep leagues needing TE streaming depth, and not a buy in any format — sell into any redraft-driven bidding but don't expect meaningful return in dynasty.
Of the 10 age-25 tight ends most similar to Adam Trautman's 2021 season, 3 finished TE1, 3 finished TE2, 1 finished TE3, 3 finished TE4+.
Based on just 10 analogs — directional, not a forecast · veteran comps draw on 2017-onward history.
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Evan Engram remains the unquestioned pass-catching TE in this offense, and Sean Payton has signaled intent to lean on Engram even more in 2026, further squeezing any receiving-snap pathway for Trautman.
Denver added two tight ends in the 2026 draft (Justin Joly in Round 5, Dallen Bentley in Round 7), a long-term signal the team is investing in the position beyond the current blocking-TE incumbent.
A multi-year re-signing to stay in Denver locks in his role as the primary in-line blocking tight end near-term, insulating him from roster churn despite the rookie TE additions.
| Format | Value | vs Best |
|---|---|---|
| PPR SFBest | 3 | — |
| PPR 1QBBest | 3 | — |