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Former Giants Evan Engram Inks Deal with Jags Avoids Franchise Tag

Evan Engram won't have to play on the franchise tag this season.
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Former Giants Evan Engram Inks Deal with Jags Avoids Franchise Tag
Former Giants Evan Engram Inks Deal with Jags Avoids Franchise Tag

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Former New York Giants tight end Evan Engram seems to have found a new home in Jacksonville.

Engram, who signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars last off-season, had his best season last year, notching career highs in receiving yardage (766) and reception percentage (74.6 percent). His five touchdown catches were one shy of matching his rookie season total of six set in 2017.

According to ESPN, Engram, who received the $11.345 million franchise tag from the Jaguars, avoided having to play on the tag by agreeing to terms on a three-year worth $41.25 million, including $24 million fully guaranteed.

Engam was the Giants first-round pick in the 2017 draft. After a promising season, he dealt with a combination of injuries, drops, and struggles with how he was being deployed in the offense by the coaching staff, leading to a disappointing tenure with the team.

The Giants received a fifth-round comp pick in this year's draft after losing Engram in free agency, a pick they turned into running back Eric Gray.

Speaking of the franchise tag, the Giants and running back Saquon Barkley remain locked in a contract stalemate over a multi-year deal that would see Barkley avoid playing on the $10.1 million franchise tag.

Barkley has reportedly not ruled out skipping training camp and part of the regular season if his contract situation isn't resolved by Monday's 4 p.m. ET deadline. 

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Patricia Traina
PATRICIA TRAINA

Patricia Traina has covered the New York Giants for 30+ seasons, and her work has appeared in multiple media outlets, including The Athletic, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and the Sports Illustrated media group. As a credentialed New York Giants press corps member, Patricia has also covered five Super Bowls (three featuring the Giants), the annual NFL draft, and the NFL Scouting Combine. She is the author of The Big 50: The Men and Moments that Made the New York Giants. In addition to her work with New York Giants On SI, Patricia hosts the Locked On Giants podcast. Patricia is also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America and the Football Writers Association of America.

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