Mike Moraitis· Aug 20, 2026
Moraitis writes that Denver has two locked-in starting safeties in Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones, with newly signed Taylor Rapp competing only for a depth role behind them.
“In Denver, Rapp will be battling it out for a depth role at the safety position with the Broncos having two clear starters at safety in Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones.”
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- Depth Chart CallsTalanoa HufangaDenver BroncosAug 20, 2026
Talanoa Hufanga to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Broncos having two clear starters at safety in Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
- Depth Chart CallsBrandon JonesDenver BroncosAug 20, 2026
Brandon Jones to be 1st on the depth chart
“the Broncos having two clear starters at safety in Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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