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Mile High Report fantasy football takes on Adam Trautman
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All Mile High Report insights about Adam Trautman
NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026
Adam Trautman was paid to be a blocking tight end specialist and was kept on the Broncos roster alongside fullback Nate Adkins and re-signed JK Dobbins, yet offensive coordinator Davis Webb called a 5-wide pass play on 3rd and 1 in a close game instead of utilizing the heavy package, suggesting poor play-calling decisions rather than a role issue for Trautman.NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026
Received a checkdown from Bo Nix for a six-yard gain on the Broncos' opening drive from their own 12-yard line.NegativeRoleSep 7, 2026
Trautman is the Broncos' starting tight end and top in-line tight end. Sean Payton and the Broncos trust him in this role, which is the same one he has held since joining the team.NegativeDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Tight end Adam Trautman one of Denver's top three at position on 53-man roster.NegativeDepth ChartAug 30, 2026
Adam Trautman is listed as the primary tight end on the 53-man roster depth chart.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Matt Peart projects Adam Trautman as the Broncos' veteran 'Y' tight end on the 53-man roster, with Evan Engram serving as the 'F' or move tight end.PositiveDepth ChartAug 26, 2026
Veteran tight end locked in for a roster spot on the 2026 Broncos.PositiveRoleAug 26, 2026
Starting tight end who will be leaned on heavily by the Broncos offense this season alongside Evan Engram.PositiveDepth ChartAug 24, 2026
JJ Zachariason identifies Trautman as one of the established tight ends competing for likely four roster spots, alongside Evan Engram, Justin Joly, Lucas Krull, Dallen Brentley, and injured Caleb Lohner, with the expectation that established names will secure the positions.NegativeRoleAug 22, 2026
Trautman's role is likely locked in as the starter and top in-line tight end for the Broncos this season.NegativeUsageAug 22, 2026
Adam Trautman caught a pass from Bo Nix on an outside route near the first down marker during the second Nix drive, showing early involvement in the Broncos' offensive scheme.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Adam Trautman's stock is up; he is a Sean Payton guy and the Broncos' starting tight end, so his stock is and always will be up until proven otherwise.NegativeRoleAug 11, 2026
Bo Nix indicates Trautman and Engram will share tight end duties and be used flexibly across multiple roles in Denver's offense, with both able to 'do anything that we ask them to do from that position.' This suggests a two-tight-end system with shared snaps and versatile usage.PositiveRoleAug 4, 2026
Led Broncos tight end room last season with top snap share among group; primarily played inline tight end. Unit was one of least productive in NFL, creating opportunity for improvement under new offensive coordinator Davis Webb.PositiveRoleAug 3, 2026
Provided context on offensive coordinator Davis Webb's youth and energy; noted Webb also played football so he understands players and relates to them; Trautman excited to have him and appreciates his teaching of new concepts and schemes; emphasized Webb brings a lot of energy and is a 'little ball of energy' in meetings.NegativeProjectionAug 2, 2026
The source projects Trautman as a reliable starter and veteran resource for the tight end room but explicitly notes he is not the high-ceiling tight end the Broncos roster has been yearning for; he was not paid like a ceiling player because both he and the team know his fit. His value lies in his consistency and professionalism as a mentor to younger tight ends (Caleb Logner, Justin Joly, Dallen Bently) rather than in individual statistical upside.PositiveRoleAug 2, 2026
Trautman signed a contract extension with Denver after proving himself as a reliable pass-catcher for Bo Nix over the past couple of years; the source characterizes him as a versatile tight end who can block and catch down the seam or on the sideline, averaging or above-average at both aspects of the job. The 2025 stats show 20 catches for 195 yards and 1 TD. The source notes he's the one tight end in the room with no question marks around him over the next two seasons, a team player who knows the playbook and can keep drives on schedule or extend them—exactly what this offense needs rather than a true road-grading blocker.NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026
Adam Trautman is the likely starter at tight end for the Broncos in 2026, though the team's overall tight end depth is suspect. Evan Engram serves as the main receiving threat at the position, with Day 3 rookies and fringe roster players filling out the rest of the depth chart.PositiveRoleJul 28, 2026
Trautman is locked in on the 53-man roster as one of the tight ends; he is expected to make the team alongside Evan Engram, Justin Joly, Nate Adkins, and Caleb Lohner.PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
Adam Trautman just re-signed with the Broncos this offseason and will likely be the starter at tight end. He will be the team's main in-line blocker at the position.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Veteran tight end well-versed in Sean Payton's system; set to be Denver's main starter at the 'Y' position for 2026; the source opted for continuity at the position rather than pursuing an outside addition.NegativeDepth ChartJul 22, 2026
Incumbent starting in-line tight end for Broncos; depth chart context establishing Joly's opportunity. Trautman's underperformance as a pass catcher in 2025 creates opening for rookie competition.