Depth Chart Calls

Davis Mills to be 2nd on the depth chart

Mertz was set to enter the year for Houston as their QB3 on the depth chart behind Stroud and Mills ... Stroud and Mills ... will likely be the only two players who are activated on gamedays once the regular season arrives

Davis MillsHouston Texans

Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart

Washington Jr. is the perfect piece to install next to Jeanty as a running mate.

Mike WashingtonLas Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty to be 1st on the depth chart

it keeps Jeanty fresh, who will be leaned on as the RB1 through a 17-game slate

Ashton JeantyLas Vegas Raiders

Braxton Jones to be 1st on the depth chart

Braxton Jones, Jedrick Wills Jr. and Kiran Amegadjie are all listed as "first string." The battle to replace Ozzy Trapilo rages on. Jones is probably considered the favorite.

Braxton JonesChicago Bears

Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart

It's expected that Love will overtake Allgeier on the depth chart at some point, but the former Falcon will still have a role in this offense.

Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

Rico Dowdle to be 1st on the depth chart

While at Steelers training camp, CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo labeled Dowdle the front-runner to be Pittsburgh's RB1.

Rico DowdlePittsburgh Steelers

Stefon Diggs to be 2nd on the depth chart

He slots in immediately as the clear No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin, catching passes from Jayden Daniels

Stefon DiggsWashington Commanders

Tony Pollard to be 1st on the depth chart

Tony Pollard remains the clear No. 1 RB in Tennessee after the Titans did little this offseason to seriously threaten his starting role.

Tony PollardTennessee Titans

Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart

Washington should continue to operate as the team’s primary punt returner (he ceded kickoff return duties to LeQuint Allen Jr. in 2025)

Parker WashingtonJacksonville Jaguars

Fernando Mendoza to be 1st on the depth chart

before handing the reins to rookie Fernando Mendoza

Fernando MendozaLas Vegas Raiders

Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

presumably starting the season as the Raiders’ top option before handing the reins to rookie Fernando Mendoza

Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

Ashton Jeanty to be 1st on the depth chart

Reports consistently indicate that new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will not employ the two-player backfield tactic... Instead, Kubiak will feature Jeanty in a schematically foundational three-down role.

Ashton JeantyLas Vegas Raiders

Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart

Free agent acquisition Kirk Cousins started at quarterback in the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener. He will lead the offense in Week 1 of the regular season, too.

Kirk CousinsLas Vegas Raiders

David Njoku to be 1st on the depth chart

The Chargers signed David Njoku, so it sounds like he is going to be the primary tight end, whereas Gadsden has been practicing on special teams.

David NjokuLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Dobbs to be 2nd on the depth chart

He was again, he's he's gonna be your backup quarterback. He's a veteran. He knows how to play.

Joshua DobbsDetroit Lions

Rock Ya-Sin to be 2nd on the depth chart

So, obviously, that means that Rock is at least the leader in the clubhouse to be, CB two, cornerback two.

Rock Ya-SinDetroit Lions

Keaton Mitchell to be 2nd on the depth chart

While Mitchell and Vidal appeared to be in a competition for the second running back spot, Mitchell appears to be in second.

Keaton MitchellLos Angeles Chargers

Kimani Vidal to be 3rd on the depth chart

The fact that Mitchell didn’t play while Vidal did suggests Vidal is a clear third on the depth chart.

Kimani VidalLos Angeles Chargers

Jeremiyah Love to be 1st on the depth chart

Love started this game, suggesting he is already ahead of Allgeier on the depth chart.

Jeremiyah LoveArizona Cardinals

Mike Washington to be 2nd on the depth chart

it did help confirm that Washington is the No. 2 running back on the depth chart

Mike WashingtonLas Vegas Raiders

Andrew Ogletree to be 3rd on the depth chart

Drew Ogletree only played on the first drive with the starters for Indianapolis, suggesting he is locked in to the third tight end spot.

Andrew OgletreeIndianapolis Colts

Isaac TeSlaa to be 3rd on the depth chart

While TeSlaa is still the clear favorite for the third receiving spot, the fact that he played so much in this game while other starters didn’t suggests his role isn’t as locked in as it could be.

Isaac TeSlaaDetroit Lions

Marlin Klein to be 2nd on the depth chart

it’s unclear where Jordan will fit into the backup rotation, but for now, it appears Klein could start the season as the second tight end

Marlin KleinHouston Texans

DeMario Douglas to be 3rd on the depth chart

This suggests that Douglas is the clear third wide receiver on the depth chart.

DeMario DouglasNew England Patriots

Ja'Kobi Lane to be 3rd on the depth chart

Right now, Lane is battling for the No. 3 job, but I'm told he's been outstanding all summer long

Ja'Kobi LaneBaltimore Ravens