Depth Chart Calls

Dawand Jones to be 2nd on the depth chart

With the exception of Jones, who will likely be a backup this season

Dawand JonesCleveland Browns

Spencer Fano to be 1st on the depth chart

Fano played in 33 snaps (50%) as the coaches wanted every opportunity to see their top rookie play. He played solid and further cemented that he'll be the blindside protector this season.

Spencer FanoCleveland Browns

Sam Ehlinger to be 3rd on the depth chart

Barring an epic performance in preseason Games 2 and 3, Ehlinger will remain third in Denver's quarterback hierarchy.

Sam EhlingerDenver Broncos

Jarrett Stidham to be 2nd on the depth chart

after a long offseason of competing with Ehlinger to retain his long-held QB2 job, it really does feel like Stidham is in the driver's seat

Jarrett StidhamDenver Broncos

Akheem Mesidor to be 3rd on the depth chart

clear need for a third edge rusher for the Chargers defense ... Mesidor's role is clearly defined with Bud Dupree being more of a run defender at this point of his career.

Akheem MesidorLos Angeles Chargers

Trey Pipkins to be 2nd on the depth chart

The Chargers currently have veteran Trey Pipkins on the roster and he is in line to be the 2026 swing tackle.

Trey PipkinsLos Angeles Chargers

Andy Dalton to be 2nd on the depth chart

Dalton still has the slight lead in the QB2 race ... Dalton has a slight edge over McKee based on 11 practices and the preseason opener.

Andy DaltonPhiladelphia Eagles

Ozzy Trapilo to be 1st on the depth chart

He may not be ready to go for Week 1, but there's no doubt now that he will be able to start for the Bears early in the 2026 season. ... But with Trapilo's return now imminent, the Bears' left tackle competition is at an end

Ozzy TrapiloChicago Bears

Jackson Powers-Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart

In the battle with Caleb Rogers for the starting RG spot, I believe that while the battle is not over, he has a slight lead.

Jackson Powers-JohnsonLas Vegas Raiders

Cam Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart

In theory, this bumps Cam Miller up to QB2, with Gronowski likely seeing reps in the upcoming game against the New York Giants.

Cam MillerMiami Dolphins

Mason Rudolph to be 3rd on the depth chart

On top of Aaron Rodgers and third-round pick Drew Allar, Mason Rudolph appears to be the leader in the clubhouse for the third spot.

Mason RudolphPittsburgh Steelers

Quinn Ewers to be 2nd on the depth chart

staying the course with him as the No. 2 behind Willis might not be the popular choice for Hafley and his staff, but it doesn't mean it's not the likely decision.

Quinn EwersMiami Dolphins

Rico Dowdle to be 1st on the depth chart

Dowdle should end up as the workhorse in the Steelers’ backfield.

Rico DowdlePittsburgh Steelers

John Saunders Jr. to be 3rd on the depth chart

During Sunday's walkthrough, however, he spent time as the team's third safety behind solely Byard and Woodson.

John Saunders Jr.New England Patriots

Tate Ratledge to be 1st on the depth chart

While Ratledge is expected to be the team's starter at right guard, the team appears to be getting him ready in case he's needed in a pinch.

Tate RatledgeDetroit Lions

Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

Unless Sanders blows Cleveland's coaching staff away in the next few days, the team appears to be getting Watson ready to play Week 1.

Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

Cam Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart

Cam Miller followed Ewers into that contest and will likely be the second quarterback up when they face the Giants on August 22.

Cam MillerMiami Dolphins

Cade Klubnik to be 2nd on the depth chart

Klubnik is pretty clearly the QB2 in New York -- neither Bailey Zappe nor Brady Cook impressed after Klubnik exited

Cade KlubnikNew York Jets

Jalon Daniels to be 3rd on the depth chart

He could be an intriguing QB3 in Tampa behind Baker Mayfield and Jake Browning.

Jalon DanielsTampa Bay Buccaneers

Alex Forsyth to be 2nd on the depth chart

Luke Wattenberg will be the starter with Alex Forsyth as his backup, but the versatility Throckmorton showcased...

Alex ForsythDenver Broncos

Evan Engram to be 1st on the depth chart

The tight end battle rages on, with two roster spots open behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

Evan EngramDenver Broncos

Jarrett Stidham to be 2nd on the depth chart

But Stidham shined in Atlanta, with 131 passing yards and a touchdown, showing clear separation between himself and Ehlinger. It's looking like a fourth straight season of Stidham as QB2 behind Bo Nix.

Jarrett StidhamDenver Broncos

Luke Wattenberg to be 1st on the depth chart

Luke Wattenberg will be the starter with Alex Forsyth as his backup

Luke WattenbergDenver Broncos

Adam Trautman to be 2nd on the depth chart

The tight end battle rages on, with two roster spots open behind Evan Engram and Adam Trautman.

Adam TrautmanDenver Broncos

Bo Nix to be 1st on the depth chart

It's looking like a fourth straight season of Stidham as QB2 behind Bo Nix.

Bo NixDenver Broncos