Despite the emotional challenges that came with his new, overwhelming role in Denver, Engram found incredible value in his experience with the Broncos — and he’s willing to run it again in 2026 if they want him.
“Yeah, I mean, I felt like God brought me here for a reason … maybe it wasn’t exactly, things didn’t happen the way I saw them,” Engram said. “But what he’s given me this year, man — I’ve got 10 years left of what I’ve learned this year.
“I mean, I’ve got a great team around me. We’re going to ride until the wheels fall off.”
Engram’s words fit the prevailing sentiment pouring out of Denver’s locker room after the team’s 10-7 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game, which was unusually positive for the final score. Instead of dwelling on the disappointment, most Broncos reflected on what was a very successful season with an optimistic tone as they closed the book on 2025 and looked ahead to 2026.
It seems Engram wants to remain a part of their ascension. But the 31-year-old is right to wonder how much quality football he has left in him. There’s also the matter of finances: Denver can cut the cap before June 1 and save $3.8 million of his $14.1 million cap hit in 2026, saving nearly twice as much with a post-June 1 release.
The numbers suggest that the two parties are drifting apart. But Engram is ready to make a move to the Broncos — or anyone interested in his services, for that matter — with the hope that he can continue his career and perhaps recapture the magic that saw him earn a Pro Bowl nod in Jacksonville in 2023. As he said, “Man, I’ve still got a lot left in the tank physically.”
At the very least, he’d like to find a place where he can help the next crop of playmakers. Maybe it will be in Denver, where he learned plenty of lessons in just one season.
“The wisdom I gained will be able to help so many younger players, and just my involvement as I continue to play,” Engram told The Post. “And just, I’m grateful for who I became as a person, this year.”