The Denver Broncos are re-signing tight end Adam Trautman, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis. Trautman is returning on a two-year deal worth $7.5 million.
Trautman (6-5, 253 pounds) entered the league with the New Orleans Saints as a third-round pick out of Dayton in the 2020 NFL draft. His role in the Saints’ offense decreased when coach Sean Payton stepped down in 2022.
Last year, Payton joined the Broncos and he traded a sixth-round pick to the Saints in exchange for Trautman and a seventh-round pick. Due to injuries at the position, Trautman ended up serving as Denver’s No. 1 tight end in 2023, catching 22 passes for 204 yards and three touchdowns.
Trautman has 82 career receptions for 845 yards with seven touchdowns in 60 games (40 starts). He played in all 17 games for the Broncos last year, earning 12 starts.
Trautman has earned just north of $4.7 million through his first four seasons in the NFL, according to Spotrac.com. Now entering his fifth season, Trautman turned 27 years old last month.
After re-signing with Denver, Trautman will reunite with Greg Dulcich, Lucas Krull and Nate Adkins in the tight end room.
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