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Broncos depth chart for Week 1 game vs. Titans
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After setting their 53-man roster , the Denver Broncos turned their attention toward a Week 1 showdown with the Tennessee Titans .
Ahead of that AFC clash on Sunday, the Broncos have released an updated depth chart last week. Of note, rookie running back RJ Harvey has moved up from being listed sixth during preseason to now being listed as the No. 2 running back behind starter J.K. Dobbins .
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On defense, first-round draft pick Jahdae Barron is listed as a backup cornerback as the No. 2 behind Pat Surtain on the outside and as the No. 2 behind Ja'Quan McMillian in the slot. Barron still figures to get regular playing time.
View the complete depth chart below. While it comes straight from the team, fans should note that the Broncos call it their "unofficial" depth chart.
Denver Broncos Depth Chart
Broncos depth chart
Quarterback (3)
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QB1: Bo Nix
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QB2: Jarrett Stidham
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QB3: Sam Ehlinger
Denver promoted Sam Ehlinger from the practice squad after losing defensive lineman Malcolm Roach (calf) to short-term injured reserve.
Running back (4)
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RB1: J.K. Dobbins
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RB2: R.J. Harvey
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RB3: Tyler Badie
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RB4: Jaleel McLaughlin
For now, those are the only running backs under contract as the Broncos do not have a running back on the practice squad ( but that might change ).
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Tight end/fullback (5)
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TE1: Evan Engram
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TE2: Adam Trautman
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TE3: Nate Adkins
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FB: Adam Prentice (practice squad elevation)
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TE4: Lucas Krull
Fullback Adam Prentice was promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 1.
Wide receiver (5)
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WR1: Courtland Sutton , Pat Bryant
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WR2: Marvin Mims , Troy Franklin , Trent Sherfield
Expect to see rotational action for Franklin and Bryant as the third- and fourth-string receivers.
Offensive line (9)
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LT: Garett Bolles , Matt Peart
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LG: Ben Powers, Alex Palczewski
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RG: Quinn Meinerz , Alex Palczewski
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RT: Mike McGlinchey , Frank Crum
No big surprises on the offensive line as all five starters are back from last season.
Defensive line (6)
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DE: Zach Allen , Jordan Jackson
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DT: D.J. Jones
The Broncos lost Malcolm Roach for at least four games when they placed him on short-term IR with a calf injury.
Outside linebacker (5)
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OLB1: Jonathon Cooper , Jonah Elliss
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OLB2: Nik Bonitto , Dondrea Tillman , Que Robinson
The Broncos are also stacked at outside linebacker.
Inside linebacker (5)
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ILB: Alex Singleton , Justin Strnad
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ILB: Dre Greenlaw , [ Levelle Bailey ], Karene Reid
Levelle Bailey was promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster for Week 1.
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Cornerback (5)
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CB1: Pat Surtain , Jahdae Barron
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CB2: Riley Moss , Kris Abrams-Draine
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Slot: Ja'Quan McMillian , Jahdae Barron
Barron begins his rookie season as the team's top backup cornerback. We'll see if he's able to win a starting role.
Safety (5)
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S: Brandon Jones , Devon Key
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S: Talanoa Hufanga , P.J. Locke , JL Skinner
The team's three backup safeties should be key players in the kicking game.
Special teams (3)
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K: Wil Lutz
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LS: Mitchell Fraboni
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KR: Marvin Mims , Jaleel McLaughlin , Tyler Badie
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PR: Marvin Mims, Riley Moss
No big surprises on special teams, although Moss is an interesting choice as the backup punt returner.
The Broncos are considered big favorites at home against the Titans this week. After that game, they'll go on the road to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 2 (view Denver's full schedule ).
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