Denver Broncos released an updated depth chart ahead of their Week 16 showdown with Jacksonville Jaguars at Empower Field at Mile High.
After the team placed Brandon Jones (breast) from injured reserve, they filled his old spot on the active roster for claiming running back Cody Schrader from refusals. PJ Locke is expected to replace Talanoa Hufang, with Schroeder listed as the RB4 behind RJ Harvey, Jalil McLaughlin and Tyler Badie.
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Fans should note that although this comes directly from the team, Broncos is still referred to as the “unofficial” depth chart, so should be taken with a grain of salt. With that in mind, here's a look at how the players stack up heading into Week 15.
Broncos depth chart
Defender (2)
Sam Ehlinger was also promoted from the practice squad to the game-day roster in Week 16.
Running back (4)
Denver also has Deuce Vaughn available on the practice squad (Sincere McCormick was cut this week).
Tight end/fullback (4)
Marcedes Lewis was released from the practice squad three times and Nate Adkins was sidelined. knee injury. Adkins has since returned and Lewis has returned to the practice squad.
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Wide Receiver (5)
Broncos cut Trent Sherfield and replaced him with Lil'Jordan Humphrey last month.
Offensive Line (8)
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LTStars: Garett Bolles, Jaron Christian
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LG: [Ben Powers]Alex Palczewski
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WITHStars: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth
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RGStars: Quinn Meinertz, Alex Palczewski
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RTStars: Mike McGlinchey, Frank Crum
Ben Powers was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, but it remains to be seen whether he will immediately return to the starting lineup.
Defensive line (7)
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FROMStars: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson
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DTStars: DJ Jones, Malcolm Roach
Roach is arguably one of the best “backup” defensive linemen in the NFL.
Outside midfielder (5)
Elliss, Tillman and Robinson form a true trio of rotational pass rushers behind starters Cooper and Bonitto.
Inside linebacker (4)
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ILBStars: Alex Singleton, Jordan Turner
Justin Strnad was the starter while Dre Greenlaw was sidelined earlier this year and he again replaced Alex Singleton. underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer. Greenlaw and Singleton have since returned to the lineup, with Strnad now playing a rotational role, but he is currently training ankle injury.
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Cornerback (5)
Surtain returned after missing three games with a pectoral injury earlier this season.
Security (4)
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WITH: [Brandon Jones], Devon Key, [Delarrin Turner-Yell]
After losing Brandon Jones, the Broncos are expected to start P.J. Lock, but they have not yet updated the depth chart to reflect that. Leave it to Sean Payton to not reveal any changes until he has to.
Special teams (3)
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KRStars: Marvin Mims, Jalil McLaughlin, Tyler Badie
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PRStars: Marvin Mims, Riley Moss
With three games left, Mims quietly totaled 1,334 yards, a career high.
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