Broncos Re-Sign TE Lucas Krull for 2026 Season

The tight end is back for next year with a one-year contract worth up to $1.33 million.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:52pm

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The Denver Broncos have re-signed tight end Lucas Krull to a one-year contract worth up to $1.33 million for the 2026 season. Krull, a former undrafted free agent, is coming off his third year in Denver, which was marred by a season-ending foot injury suffered last October. He has totaled 29 receptions for 262 yards and one touchdown across 23 appearances for the Broncos, primarily as a reserve tight end behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

Why it matters

The Broncos are essentially running back the exact same depth chart at tight end from 2025, with Engram, Trautman, and Krull leading the way. This move does not significantly change the team's outlook at the position, as they have not made any major free agent additions at tight end so far this offseason.

The details

Krull's new contract includes a $100,000 signing bonus and is laden with roster bonuses and incentives. The deal is worth a base salary of $1.145 million (the third-year minimum) plus an $85,000 active roster bonus ($5,000 per game) and potentially another $100,000 bonus if he makes the 53-man roster. There are also $200,000 in additional incentives in the contract.

  • Krull suffered a season-ending foot injury last October.
  • Krull's new contract with the Broncos was announced on March 11, 2026.

The players

Lucas Krull

A former undrafted free agent tight end who is entering his fourth season with the Denver Broncos.

Evan Engram

The Broncos' starting tight end, who Krull has primarily served as a reserve behind.

Adam Trautman

Another tight end on the Broncos' roster, who has also been ahead of Krull on the depth chart.

Sean Payton

The head coach of the Denver Broncos, who has praised Krull's development and confidence.

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What they’re saying

“He's a guy [who has] now been in the league. He's not a rookie or a young player anymore, and he's found some confidence. It's been built, I always say this, with a series of plays. The first play that I can remember two years ago on a critical third down in L.A. against the Chargers. He broke a tackle, converted a first down to keep the drive going and we needed it. So he's stacked up a few of those plays.”

— Sean Payton, Head Coach (Instagram)

What’s next

The Broncos could still look to address the tight end position further via the upcoming NFL Draft, with Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq potentially being a target at pick No. 30 overall.

The takeaway

This re-signing of Lucas Krull does not significantly change the Broncos' outlook at tight end, as they are essentially bringing back the same depth chart from 2025. The team has not made any major free agent additions at the position so far this offseason, suggesting they may look to the draft to potentially add more talent and competition at tight end.