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Broncos Secure Trautman: Tight End Room Stability or Stagnation?
9 Mar
Summary
- Adam Trautman re-signed to a three-year, $18.5 million deal.
- His contract includes $9.5 million guaranteed with $14.1 million cap hit.
- Trautman is valued for leadership and locker room culture contributions.

The Denver Broncos have secured veteran tight end Adam Trautman on a three-year contract extension, with potential value up to $18.5 million and $9.5 million guaranteed. This agreement arrives just before the NFL's legal tampering period begins. Trautman, who joined the Broncos via trade, is a familiar player for head coach Sean Payton.
Payton has described Trautman's blocking as "solid," though his receiving statistics were modest last season with 20 catches for 195 yards and one touchdown. Beyond his on-field contributions, Trautman is recognized as a key leader who has significantly influenced the Broncos' locker room culture.
This extension may indicate that the Broncos are unlikely to pursue top-tier free agent tight ends, such as David Njoku or Isaiah Likely, without restructuring other contracts. The team is also not expected to tender offers to restricted free agents Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins, suggesting a potential focus on the draft to address the tight end position further. The Broncos have also retained other players like Justin Strnad and Alex Palczewski.




