Broncos TE Evan Engram removed from injury report ahead of Colts matchup

ENGLEWOOD — Broncos tight end Evan Engram is back and healthy to face the Colts on Sunday. 

Engram sustained a calf injury in a season-opening win over the Titans. He began the week of practice limited on the Wednesday injury report. But two consecutive days of full participation removed Engram from the team’s final injury report Friday heading into a road matchup Suday at Indianapolis.  

“I’m gonna stay away from (injury) specifics,” Engram said after practice at Broncos Park. “Just glad the guys pulled it out, finished the game well and got the (win). I’ve just been taking it day by day this week. … I felt good today.” 

His injury took place late in the third quarter of Week 1 at Empower Field at Mile High. Quarterback Bo Nix completed a third-down pass to Engram for 10 yards to gain the first down. But Engram hobbled to the sideline. He was ruled questionable in the fourth quarter with a calf injury and did not return to play. 

“It’s football,” Engram said. “You get hit pretty hard. So, there’s a lot of bumps and bruises. I’ve overcome a lot of them in my career. … It’s just part of the game.” 

Engram has a long history of injuries over his nine-year NFL career but recently lauded the Broncos’ medical staff as “probably the best I’ve been around.” He caught three passes for 21 yards in his Broncos debut after signing with the team in free agency.  

Engram will look to build on that performance against a stingy Colts defense that allowed only 8 points in their season-opening victory over the Dolphins.  

“Just continue to do my job at the highest level possible,” Engram said. “Anything I’m asked to do in any situation. I just want to make plays and put the team in the best position. Run game and pass game. Just try to get in a groove as the season goes along.” 


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