Broncos Tight End Evan Engram Injures Calf in Week 1 Victory over Titans

The Denver Broncos began their 2025 season with a win over the Tennessee Titans but faced injury setbacks, particularly with veteran tight end Evan Engram. Engram suffered a calf injury late in the third quarter of his Broncos debut, limiting his participation in the game and raising concerns due to his prior injury history. Despite this, Engram had shown promise as a key addition to the Broncos’ offense, expected to fulfill a dynamic "joker" role under coach Sean Payton, leveraging his speed and versatility to enhance quarterback Bo Nix’s passing options. The tight end position had been a weakness for Denver, and Engram's signing was seen as a potential game-changer to elevate the offense, especially given Payton's history of maximizing tight end talents. However, with Engram sidelined, the Broncos have limited healthy options at tight end, with Adam Trautman and Lucas Krull as the next in line. Additionally, other key veterans like linebacker Dre Greenlaw were also inactive due to injuries, compounding the Broncos' challenges early in the season.