Depth Chart Calls

Malachi Fields to be 2nd on the depth chart

The third-round pick caught two contested catches in his preseason debut and might be New York's WR2.

Malachi FieldsNew York Giants

Quincy Riley to be 1st on the depth chart

The Saints figure to start Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley at boundary corner to begin the season.

Quincy RileyNew Orleans Saints

Marlon Humphrey to be 1st on the depth chart

The Ravens seem to have their starting cornerbacks set in Marlon Humphrey and Nate Wiggins

Marlon HumphreyBaltimore Ravens

Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart

with Kalif Raymond no longer on the roster, there is a clear path for him to emerge as the No. 3 wide receiver in the offense.

Isaac TeSlaaDetroit Lions

Josh Downs to be 2nd on the depth chart

With a clear path to the No. 2 receiver role in Indianapolis' offense, he has a strong chance to return to that level of production in 2026.

Josh DownsIndianapolis Colts

Jonathon Brooks to be 1st on the depth chart

A healthy Jonathon Brooks should lead the Carolina Panthers backfield ... he has a clear path to becoming Carolina's lead back.

Jonathon BrooksCarolina Panthers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt to be 1st on the depth chart

Jacory Croskey-Merritt remains atop Washington's backfield ... providing further evidence that he enters the season as the team's primary early-down back.

Jacory Croskey-MerrittWashington Commanders

Rashawn Slater to be 1st on the depth chart

The Chargers got just 312 snaps from Joe Alt last season, with the offensive tackle having already moved from the right side to the left to replace Rashawn Slater, who missed the entire year. Both are expected to return to the starting lineup in 2026

Rashawn SlaterLos Angeles Chargers

Joe Alt to be 1st on the depth chart

Both are expected to return to the starting lineup in 2026, giving Los Angeles what could be the best tackle duo in football.

Joe AltLos Angeles Chargers

Devaughn Vele to be 2nd on the depth chart

In Tyson's absence, No. 2 receiver duties likely fall to DeVaughn Vele, who served in that role after the Saints traded Rashid Shaheed to the eventual-champion Seattle Seahawks at midseason.

Devaughn VeleNew Orleans Saints

Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

Deshaun Watson will be the starting quarterback in Week one of the preseason. It is still to be determined who the starting quarterback is going to be.

Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

Cameron Dicker to be 1st on the depth chart

Dicker's outlook on the 2026 season is quite a simple one. He will start for the Bolts; he will continue his dominance

Cameron DickerLos Angeles Chargers

Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

it does sound like Monken might be leaning toward Watson as his starting QB, if only for the beginning of the season.

Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

Andy Dalton to be 2nd on the depth chart

Dalton is the QB2 based on when he entered the game and when he was taken out

Andy DaltonPhiladelphia Eagles

John Ojukwu to be a starter

John Ojukwu has jumped Williams in the pecking order at tackle

John OjukwuPhiladelphia Eagles

Donovan Ezeiruaku to be 1st on the depth chart

they allow players such as Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku play on early downs while Miller subs in for third-downs and obvious passing situations

Donovan EzeiruakuDallas Cowboys

Will Shipley to be 3rd on the depth chart

Advantage Shipley, who has gained ground in the RB3 battle.

Will ShipleyPhiladelphia Eagles

Rashan Gary to be 1st on the depth chart

they allow players such as Rashan Gary and Donovan Ezeiruaku play on early downs while Miller subs in for third-downs and obvious passing situations

Rashan GaryDallas Cowboys

Travis Hunter to be 1st on the depth chart

But we might now be getting closer and close to Hunter finally being annointed as the Jaguars' top cornerback, a role that has seemingly been waiting for him ever since the Jaguars traded up to select him in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Travis HunterJacksonville Jaguars

C.J. Allen to be 1st on the depth chart

Outside of Allen, who is essentially guaranteed a starting spot in the middle of Lou Anarumo's defense

C.J. AllenIndianapolis Colts

Bryce Boettcher to be 1st on the depth chart

Fellow rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher has shined brightly during the preseason and looks to have an inside track to earning the starting job alongside CJ Allen.

Bryce BoettcherIndianapolis Colts

Max Iheanachor to be 1st on the depth chart

there's an expectation that he'll be ready to start at some point this year, but he has to prove he can stay on the field first

Max IheanachorPittsburgh Steelers

Dylan Cook to be 1st on the depth chart

And at right tackle, Dylan Cook is the guy for now

Dylan CookPittsburgh Steelers

Germie Bernard to be 4th on the depth chart

And rookie second-rounder Germie Bernard would be the fourth guy behind those three if the season started today

Germie BernardPittsburgh Steelers

Troy Fautanu to be 1st on the depth chart

The left side of the offensive line is set, with Troy Fautanu, Mason McCormick and Zach Frazier comprising a smart, tough and physical trio.

Troy FautanuPittsburgh Steelers