The Denver Broncos will release an updated depth chart following their bye week, and there will be several updates to make.
Leading up to Week 11, the Broncossigned offensive lineman Geron Christian, waived wide receiver Michael Bandy (and re-signed him to the practice squad), placed linebacker Karene Reid (hamstring) on injured reserve, signed receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey, placed running back J.K. Dobbins (foot) on IR, activated linebacker Garret Wallow (hamstring) from IR to the 53-man roster, promoted cornerback Reese Taylor from the practice squad to the active roster and cut receiger Trent Sherfield.
The depth chart has not been officially updated following all of those moves, so we’re left to guess where things stand until an update. With that in mind, here’s a look at the team’s depth chart ahead of Week 13.
Denver Broncos Depth Chart
Quarterback (2)
- QB1: Bo Nix
- QB2: Jarrett Stidham
Denver also has Sam Ehlinger on the practice squad.
Running back (3)
- RB1: R.J. Harvey
- RB2: Tyler Badie
- RB3: Jaleel McLaughlin
Denver also has Deuce Vaughn available on the practice squad.
Tight end/fullback (4)
- TE1: Evan Engram
- TE2: Adam Trautman
- TE3: Nate Adkins
- FB: Adam Prentice
Marcedes Lewis was elevated from the practice squad for the last three games while Adkins was sidelined with a knee injury. We’ll see if Adkins is able to return after the bye.
Wide receiver (5)
- WR1: Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant, [Lil’Jordan Humphrey]
- WR2: Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin
The Broncos cut Trent Sherfield last week, replacing him with Lil’Jordan Humphrey, a familiar face.
Offensive line (8)
- LT: Garett Bolles, Frank Crum, [Geron Christian]
- LG: Alex Palczewski, Calvin Throckmorton
- C: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth
- RG: Quinn Meinerz, Alex Palczewski
- RT: Mike McGlinchey, Frank Crum, [Geron Christian]
Palczewski is also listed as the backup right guard despite starting at left guard. In reality, if Denver needed another guard to step in, Throckmorton would presumably be the top backup for both spots.
Defensive line (7)
- DE: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson
- DT: D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach
- DE: John Franklin-Myers, Eyioma Uwazurike, Sai’vion Jones
Roach is perhaps one of the best “backup” defensive linemen in the NFL.
Outside linebacker (5)
- OLB1: Jonathon Cooper, Jonah Elliss
- OLB2: Nik Bonitto, Dondrea Tillman, Que Robinson
Que Robinson has made four appearances so far this season, totaling a half-sack on 105 snaps.
Inside linebacker (5)
- ILB: Alex Singleton, [Garret Wallow]
- ILB: Dre Greenlaw, Justin Strnad
Alex Singleton underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer after Week 10, and Justin Strnad started in his place last week. Denver’s optimistic that Singleton will be able to return after the bye.
Cornerback (5)
- CB1: Pat Surtain, Jahdae Barron
- CB2: Riley Moss, Kris Abrams-Draine, [Reese Taylor]
- Slot: Ja’Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron
Surtain has missed the last three games with a pectoral injury. Barron is listed as the backup behind Surtain, but Abrams-Draine has received a majority of the snaps in that spot while Barron rotates in.
Safety (5)
Key, Skinner and Locke have played almost exclusively on special teams this season.
Special teams (3)
- K: Wil Lutz
- P: Jeremy Crawshaw
- LS: Mitchell Fraboni
- KR: Marvin Mims, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie
- PR: Marvin Mims, Riley Moss
After missing two games while in concussion protocol, Mims made a big impact in his return, returning three punts for 101 yards in a 22-19 win over the Chiefs.
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This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Projected depth chart going into Week 13
