Broncos release their week one depth chart

The Denver Broncos released their first depth chart ahead of their week one matchup against the Tennessee Titans. This is our first look at the depth chart after an abbreviated Training Camp period and no preseason games.

So let us take a look at how the Broncos depth chart shakes out ahead of their 2020 season opening game.

Notes

• Rookie center Lloyd Cushenberry won the starting job at center.
• Tackle Elijah Wilkinson held off veteran Demar Dotson for the starting right tackle job.
• Rookie wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick are both listed as starters. My guess is that we will see Patrick start outside with Jeudy being the slot receiver with the Broncos going heavy with three receivers.
• Running Backs Melvin Gordon and Phillip Lindsay are also listed as co-starters and we’ll likely see a healthy dose of both backs this season
• Andrew Beck is listed as your fullback but can also contribute at tight end as well

Notes

• Josey Jewell will be your second starting inside linebacker replacing the role once held by the recently released Todd Davis.
• Linebacker Mark Barron is listed as Jewell’s backup so I’m assuming we’ll see him replace Jewell in sub-packages.
• Corner Davontae Harris is listed as A.J. Bouye’s backup likely meaning he’ll come in on nickel packages as the boundary corner while Callahan moves to the slot
• Duke Dawson Jr. will serve as a reserve corner as well as Justin Simmons backup at safety

Notes

• Diontae Spencer will handle both kick and punt returns this season.
• As we already knew, Jacob Bobenmoyer won the long snapping competition this offseason.
• Cornerback Bryce Callahan is the backup punt returner while rookie receiver Tyrie Cleveland is the backup Kick Returner