Evan Engram signed a four-year, $41.25 million contract

Forward of the franchise-tagged participant deadline at 4:00 pm in the present day, the Jaguars locked up TE Evan Engram long-term. This offseason, he was initially on a $11.3 million franchise tag. After a powerful 2022 season, the 2 events had been in a position to negotiate a deal.

Simply in the present day, he formally signed a three-year, $41.25 million cope with $24 million assured. The one-time Professional Bowler has formally discovered a house. Ian Rappaport of NFL Community was the primary to report the deal.

Evan Engram and the Jaguars have agreed to a three-year deal to remain in Jacksonville

The #Jaguars and standout TE Evan Engram conform to phrases on a 3-year, $41.25M deal that features $24M assured, per me and @TomPelissero.

Basically, a 2 12 months extension with the tag for $14.953M per 12 months. After a profession 12 months, Engram will get paid. pic.twitter.com/G7vymD4O4U

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 16, 2023

Within the 2017 NFL Draft, Evan Engram was drafted twenty third general by the New York Giants. He spent 5 seasons with New York and made one Professional Bowl in that point. His time with the Giants ended on the mistaken observe, however he was in a position to be a part of the Jaguars and slot in seamlessly.

He performed in all 17 video games final season and made 14 begins. Engram’s (73) receptions and (766) receiving yards had been each profession highs for the 28-year-old. His catches and receiving yards final season had been probably the most by a Jaguars TE in a single season. Surpassing a document set by Kyle Brady in 2000.

We have now signed TE Evan Engram.@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/dkHvzQOtsi

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) July 17, 2023

Earlier than the beginning of the 2022 season, Engram and the Giants went their separate methods. He was open about wanting a contemporary begin and felt the Jaguars had been an excellent match. Engram signed a one-year deal price $8 million assured. With Trevor Lawrence as his QB, Engram thrived in Doug Pederson’s offensive system.

After a formidable 2022 season, the Jags rewarded Engram along with his first big-time NFL contract. His largest deal earlier than this was a $10.7 million entry-level contract as a rookie. After making the playoffs final season, Engram and the Jags will look to construct on the small success they had been in a position to have.