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Broncos release initial unofficial 2022 depth chart

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — One major benefit of trading for Russell Wilson?

No questions about who is listed as the starter at the game's most important position.

The Broncos released their first unofficial depth chart of the season on Tuesday, and Russell Wilson's name was a welcome sight atop the quarterback depth chart.

Position battles, though, exist elsewhere on the roster — and the Broncos' unofficial depth chart reflects what observers have seen at practice at those spots over the last several weeks.

Second-year back Javonte Williams is listed as the Broncos' starting running back, which reflects his first-up status in the Broncos' 11-on-11 work. Offensive Coordinator Justin Outten did note Monday that there would be a "pitch count" for the running backs, and their usage would be dependent on the week's game plan.

Along an offensive line that features several competitions, Quinn Meinerz is listed as the first-string right guard, while Calvin Anderson is noted as the starting right tackle. Billy Turner, one of the Broncos' top free-agent additions, is on the Physically Unable to Perform list and is listed at the end of the depth chart.

Albert Okwuegbunam has held on to the top spot at tight end despite an apparent push from Greg Dulcich.

Dre'Mont Jones, D.J. Jones and DeShawn Williams comprise the defensive line, while Malik Reed is listed as the starting outside linebacker opposite Bradley Chubb. Like Turner, Randy Gregory remains on PUP and is listed at the bottom of the depth chart.

Jonas Griffith is tabbed as the starting inside linebacker next to Josey Jewell after taking nearly every starting rep over the first 11 practices.

The lone rookie to be listed as a starter is Montrell Washington, who is penciled in as the team's top kick returner and punt returner.

Second-round pick Nik Bonitto is listed behind Malik Reed, while third-round pick Greg Dulcich is the second-string tight end behind Okwuegbunam. Center Luke Wattenberg is the only other rookie listed on the Broncos' two-deep.

Other items of note:

  • Josh Johnson is listed as the team's second-string quarterback ahead of Brett Rypien. Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett recently indicated the competition remains ongoing.
  • After starting receivers Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and KJ Hamler, the next three receivers listed are Kendall Hinton, Tyrie Cleveland and Montrell Washington. NFL teams tend to keep five or six receivers on their active roster.
  • Zack Johnson, a first-year player from North Dakota State, is listed as the Broncos' backup left tackle.
  • McTelvin Agim, Mike Purcell and Jonathan Harris are listed as the second-string defensive linemen. Rookies Eyioma Uwazurike and Matt Henningsen are currently listed on the third team.
  • K'Waun Williams — the team's expected starter at slot cornerback — and Michael Ojemudia are listed as the reserve corners. Standout rookie Damarri Mathis is listed behind Ojemudia at left cornerback.
  • Caden Sterns and P.J. Locke are currently listed as the backup safeties. Rookie Delarrin Turner-Yell is slotted behind Sterns.
  • Incumbent starting punter Sam Martin is listed ahead of Corliss Waitman.
  • No undrafted players are listed on the two deep.

Please see below for the Broncos' complete first unofficial depth chart. An asterisk next to a player's name indicates that player is currently on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.

OFFENSE

Table inside Article
Position Player Player Player Player Player
WR 10 Jerry Jeudy 9 Kendall Hinton 19 Seth Williams 15 Travis Fulgham 38 Darrius Shepherd
LT 72 Garett Bolles 68 Zack Johnson 75 Quinn Bailey 69 Tom Compton*
LG 66 Dalton Risner 61 Graham Glasgow 64 Ben Braden
C 79 Lloyd Cushenberry III 60 Luke Wattenberg 74 Casey Tucker
RG 77 Quinn Meinerz 52 Netane Muti 67 Michael Niese
RT 76 Calvin Anderson 73 Cam Fleming 70 Sebastian Gutierrez 57 Billy Turner*
TE 85 Albert Okwuegbunam 80 Greg Dulcich 83 Andrew Beck 87 Eric Tomlinson 82 Eric Saubert
86 Rodney Williams 48 Dylan Parham
WR 1 KJ Hamler 12 Montrell Washington 84 Trey Quinn 13 Kaden Davis
WR 14 Courtland Sutton 16 Tyrie Cleveland 89 Brandon Johnson 17 Jalen Virgil
RB 33 Javonte Williams 25 Melvin Gordon III 26 Mike Boone 39 Tyreik McAllister 36 Max Borghi
QB 3 Russell Wilson 11 Josh Johnson 4 Brett Rypien

DEFENSE

Table inside Article
Position Player Player Player Player Player
DE 93 Dre'Mont Jones 95 McTelvin Agim 51 Marquiss Spencer
DT 97 D.J. Jones 98 Mike Purcell 91 Matt Henningsen
DE 99 DeShawn Williams 92 Jonathan Harris 96 Eyioma Uwazurike
SLB 55 Bradley Chubb 56 Baron Browning 90 Jonathan Kongbo 53 Jonathon Cooper
WLB 59 Malik Reed 42 Nik Bonitto 94 Aaron Patrick 45 Christopher Allen 5 Randy Gregory*
ILB 47 Josey Jewell 40 Justin Strnad 43 Kana'i Mauga
ILB 50 Jonas Griffith 49 Alex Singleton 54 Barrington Wade
LCB 2 Pat Surtain II 13 Michael Ojemudia 27 Damarri Mathis 38 Bless Austin 39 Donnie Lewis Jr.
RCB 23 Ronald Darby 21 K'Waun Williams 34 Essang Bassey 29 Faion Hicks 35 Ja'Quan McMillian
SS 22 Kareem Jackson 30 Caden Sterns 32 Delarrin Turner-Yell
FS 31 Justin Simmons 37 P.J. Locke 41 Jamar Johnson 20 J.R. Reed

SPECIAL TEAMS

Table inside Article
Position Player Player Player Player
PK 8 Brandon McManus
KO 8 Brandon McManus
P 6 Sam Martin 17 Corliss Waitman
H 6 Sam Martin 17 Corliss Waitman
LS 46 Jacob Bobenmoyer
KR 12 Montrell Washington 9 Kendall Hinton 16 Tyrie Cleveland 13 Kaden Davis
PR 12 Montrell Washington 9 Kendall Hinton 13 Kaden Davis 84 Trey Quinn

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