Story update: After this post was scheduled, the Daiyan Henley trade fell through. View our original post below, but note that the Henley information is outdated.
The Denver Broncos have not released an updated depth chart going into their Week 10 bye, but coach Sean Payton rarely makes notable changes to the published depth chart anyway.
The Broncos made several roster moves last weekend, including placing defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike (shoulder) on injured reserve and activating wide receiver Pat Bryant (ankle) from IR to the 53-man roster. This week, Denver acquired linebacker Daiyan Henley in a trade and cut cornerback Sean Fresch to make room for him.
Those moves are not yet reflected on the team's published "unofficial" depth chart,
so we're putting Henley in brackets in your projected depth chart this week.
With those notes in mind, here's a look at the official "unofficial" depth chart for the Broncos going into Week 10.
Broncos depth chart
Quarterback (3)
- QB1: Bo Nix
- QB2: Jarrett Stidham
- QB3: Sam Ehlinger
Jarrett Stidham is the primary backup quarterback, a role he has held since Sean Payton arrived in 2023. Sam Ehlinger has remained loyal to the team as QB3 despite drawing interest from other clubs.
Running back (2)
- RB1: J.K. Dobbins
- RB2: Jonah Coleman
Jonah Coleman clearly appears to be the team's best running back, but the "unofficial" depth chart from the team hasn't changed yet. Denver also has Cody Schrader and Jaret Patterson available on the practice squad.
Wide receiver (6)
- WR: Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin
- WR: Jaylen Waddle, Lil'Jordan Humphrey
- WR: Courtland Sutton, Pat Bryant
Pat Bryant (ankle) was activated from IR over the weekend. Lil'Jordan Humphrey provided depth at the position while Bryant was sidelined.
Tight end/fullback (5)
- TE1: Evan Engram
- TE2: Adam Trautman
- TE3: Nate Adkins
- TE4: Dallen Bentley
- FB: Adam Prentice
Dallen Bentley has been a healthy scratch for every game so far this season. If no injuries pop up, the seventh-round draft pick might have to wait until his second season to get an opportunity.
Offensive line (9)
- LT: Garett Bolles, Matt Peart
- LG: Ben Powers, Kage Casey
- C: Luke Wattenberg, Alex Forsyth
- RG: Quinn Meinerz, Kage Casey
- RT: Mike McGlinchey, Alex Palczewski
Kage Casey is listed as the backup guard for both spots, but Alex Palczewski filled in when left guard Ben Powers was injured last season. Palczewski is probably the top backup for both guard spots and right tackle, and coach Sean Payton has hinted changes could be coming to the offensive line after the bye.
Defensive line (6)
- DE: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson, Tyler Onyedim
- NT: D.J. Jones, Sai'vion Jones
- DE: Malcolm Roach
After Eyioma Uwazurike landed on IR last week, rookie Tyler Onyedim made his NFL debut and played ten snaps. He's sixth in line behind primary backups Sai'vion Jones and Jordan Jackson.
Outside linebacker (4)
- OLB: Nik Bonitto, Que Robinson
- OLB: Jonathon Cooper, Dondrea Tillman
Jonathon Cooper (felony assault case) has a trial by jury scheduled for March, but he was reinstated by the NFL ahead of Week 7 and is back in the team's starting lineup.
Inside linebacker (5)
- LB: Alex Singleton, [
Daiyan Henley], Jordan Turner - LB: Justin Strnad, [
Daiyan Henley], Karene Reid
Daiyan Henley instantly becomes the team's best cover linebacker, but he's not expected to start right away. Denver also has seventh-round draft pick Red Murdock providing additional depth on the practice squad.
Cornerback (5)
- CB1: Pat Surtain, Jahdae Barron
- CB2: Riley Moss, Kris Abrams-Draine
- Nickel: Ja’Quan McMillian, Jahdae Barron
Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine did an excellent job stepping up while Pat Surtain and Riley Moss were sidelined earlier this season. PS2 and Moss have since returned from their injuries, and Denver's extremely deep at cornerback.
Safety (5)
- S: Talanoa Hufunga, JL Skinner, Tycen Anderson
- S: Brandon Jones, Devon Key
Seventh-round draft pick Miles Scott and veteran Taylor Rapp are also available on the practice squad.
Special teams
- K: Wil Lutz
- P: Jeremy Crawshaw
- LS: Mitchell Fraboni
- KR: Marvin Mims
- PR: Marvin Mims, Riley Moss
Marvin Mims is on pace for 977 all-purpose yards this season, which would be the lowest total of his career. Mims has topped 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. He also scored multiple touchdowns in each of his first three years, but has yet to score this fall.
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