Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has designated tight end Evan Engram as his offensive “Joker”. Engram, however, prefers to call himself a “cleaner,”.

Engram arrives after three seasons with Jacksonville, including a 2023 Pro Bowl appearance. Despite a down 2024 season due to injuries and limited production (365 yards on 47 catches), Engram was quickly pursued by the Broncos after being released by the Jaguars’ new management.

Payton sees Engram as the ideal player to invigorate Denver’s tight end position, which struggled last year with veteran Adam Trautman leading.

While Engram embraces the “Joker” label, he stresses that earning the role requires hard work, and building trust with the coaches and teammates, including QB Bo (Nix).