Jan. 14, 2026, 6:01 a.m. MT
Coming out of their first-round bye, the Denver Broncos have released an updated depth chart ahead of their showdown with the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
Last week, the Broncos cut tight end Marcedes Lewis and offensive tackle Geron Christian from the 53-man roster and re-signed them to the practice squad. Denver filled those two spots by promoting quarterback Sam Ehlinger to the active roster and activating linebacker Karene Reid from injured reserve to the 53-man roster.
Fans should note that while it comes straight from the team, the Broncos still call this an “unofficial” depth chart, so it should be taken with a grain of salt. With that in mind, here’s a look at how players stack up going into the playoffs.
Sam Ehlinger turned down offers from multiple teams this season to remain in Denver.
Running back (3)
Denver also has Deuce Vaughn and Cody Schrader available on the practice squad.
Tight end/fullback (4)
With Nate Adkins now healthy, Marcedes Lewis was bumped back down to the practice squad.
Wide receiver (5)
The Broncos cut Trent Sherfield and replaced him with Lil’Jordan Humphrey last month.
Offensive line (8)LT: Garett Bolles, Frank CrumLG: Ben Powers, Alex PalczewskiC: Alex Forsyth, Sam MustipherRG: Quinn Meinerz, Alex PalczewskiRT: Mike McGlinchey, Frank Crum
After splitting time with Alex Palczewski in his first two games back from injured reserve, Ben Powers reclaimed his starting job and played all 59 snaps on offense in Week 18.
Defensive line (7)DE: Zach Allen, Jordan JacksonDT: D.J. Jones, Malcolm RoachDE: John Franklin-Myers, Eyioma Uwazurike, Sai’vion Jones
Malcolm Roach is perhaps one of the best “backup” defensive linemen in the NFL.
Outside linebacker (5)
Elliss, Tillman and Robinson form quite the trio of rotational pass rushers behind starters Cooper and Bonitto.
Inside linebacker (5)
Karene Reid was activated from IR last week. Denver also has Levelle Bailey available on the practice squad, giving them good depth at the position going into the playoffs.
Cornerback (6)
Pat Surtain missed three games earlier this season with a pectoral injury, but he’s back in the lineup now and has been elected to his fourth-straight Pro Bowl.
Safety (4)
After losing Brandon Jones to a pec injury, the Broncos turned to P.J. Locke, who was a 15-game starter last season.
Special teams (3)K: Wil LutzP: Jeremy Crawshaw LS: Mitchell FraboniKR: Marvin Mims, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler BadiePR: Marvin Mims, Riley Moss
Marvin Mims totaled 1,510 all-purpose yards during the regular season, a new career high.
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