The Denver Broncos kicked off organized team activities this week, marking the on-field debut of two of their three biggest free agent signings of the offseason.
New inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw is sidelined with a quad injury, but a pair of fellow free agent additions hit the field at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit for the first set of OTAs.
First up is a former Greenlaw teammate with the San Francisco 49ers — safety Talanoa Hufanga. The 25-year-old defensive back was described by coach Sean Payton as a smart, “real good leader.” Check out his first appearance wearing orange and blue:
Up next is new tight end Evan Engram, who signed a two-year deal with the Broncos this spring. The 30-year-old veteran figures to serve a key role on offense this fall:
“I think it helps a lot depending on the coverages you’re getting,” Payton said when asked how much Engram’s addition helps quarterback Bo Nix. “Your third-down and your red-zone game plans, I think it really helps.”
Hufanga and Engram are set to return for the second round of OTAs from June 3-5.
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