In the long run, former New York Giants tight end Evan Engram still gets the last laugh on everyone.
Since entering the league in 2017, Engram has received roughly $74 million from the Giants, Jaguars, and Broncos. His two-year deal with the Broncos guaranteed him $16 million, and he has incentives for receiving yards, receptions, and being on the active gameday roster.
But because Engram turns 32 in September and has seen his receiving output diminish over the last two years, he earned a spot on Bleacher Report’s most overpaid players list.
Specifically, Moe Moton believes Engram — who has an $11.5 million salary — is the league’s most overpaid tight end.
Evan Engram isn’t the only former Giants tight end who is arguably overpaid
As harsh as it might sound, Engram — who had 50 catches, 461 yards, and a touchdown last year— is likely earning more than he deserves at this point.
But, as the saying goes, “deserve’s got nothing to do with it.”
Engram will likely remain the Broncos' top receiving tight end, with the veteran Adam Trautman serving as a blocker. Trautman has 55 catches, 587 yards, and two touchdowns over three seasons in Denver.
At 31 years old, Engram can't be expected to be the engine of an NFL offense anymore. His ability to find space down the field has decreased significantly since he left the Giants in 2022.
Regardless, Engram at least has a proven track record as a receiving tight end. He showed enough last year to give Broncos fans some degree of faith that he can continue contributing.
We can’t say the same for ex-Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger, who signed a three-year contract with the Titans with over $14 million guaranteed.
Robert Saleh and Brian Daboll love their blocking tight ends, and it helps that Bellinger played for the latter in New York.
Still, though. Bellinger averaged 22 catches, 234 yards, and a touchdown in his first four seasons. Even guaranteeing him $4 million would have felt generous, though perhaps slightly excusable given his familiarity with Daboll.
Barring injury, Bellinger won’t even be the Titans’ No. 1 tight end. Gunnar Helm flashed as a rookie, hauling in 44 catches, 357 yards, and two touchdowns.
Luckily for the Giants, they didn’t land on Moton’s list after guaranteeing ex-Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely $26 million over three years.Â
Clearly, Moton is yet another member of the rapidly growing Isaiah Likely Fan Club.
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