The Facts: Engram is set to be the top tight end to hit free agency this offseason. Coming off the best season of his career in his first year with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Engram hopes to remain in Duval on a long-term contract.Engram told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Monday he believes the feeling is mutual. "The conversations we've had are very positive, he (agent Mike McCartney) has a great relationship with the Jags, so hopefully something gets done and I think it's mutual," he said. "We haven't had too many conversations yet, but the interest is there on both sides for me to come back, and obviously, I would love to come back as well."

Diehards Line:The former first-round pick of the New York Giants, Engram inked a one-year, $9 million prove-it deal in Jacksonville last season. He proved under HC Doug Pederson that he could be a playmaker with a coaching staff that knows how to utilize his talent and a top-tier QB in Trevor Lawrence. The 28-year-old generated career highs with 73 catches for 766 yards and added four touchdowns in 2022. In the final seven games, including playoffs, the TE averaged 6.1 catches, 72 receiving yards and 11.7 yards per catch, and scored three TDs. Earlier this offseason, Jags GM Trent Baalke noted the team wanted to bring Engram back. With both sides hoping for a long-term deal, it shouldn't be that difficult for a deal to be hammered out. If, however, things get sticky, the Jags could use the franchise tag on the tight end to ensure at least one more season. The TE tag costs about $11.3 million in 2023, so it's not prohibitive. Engram noted he isn't worried about possibly getting tagged. ... The Jags' pass-catching corps made a big leap in 2022, and getting Calvin Ridley (pending reinstatement) adds another playmaker to a group needing speed. Losing Engram would be a big blow to the progress made, so don't expect Jacksonville to let him out of the door easily. At the very least, we'd expect him to get tagged closer to the March 7 deadline if no long-term solution arises.