Denver Broncos Depth Chart 2026
2026 NFL Season · AFC West · Sean Payton · Record 2-1
Updated · Week 4
The Denver Broncos 2026 depth chart has Bo Nix at quarterback (backup: Jarrett Stidham), J.K. Dobbins as the lead running back, Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle and Pat Bryant at wide receiver and Evan Engram at tight end. The Broncos are 2-1 in 2026 under head coach Sean Payton. Below is the full offense, defense and special teams depth chart as of September 29, 2026.
Broncos Offensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| QBQuarterback | Bo Nix | Jarrett Stidham | Sam Ehlinger |
| RBRunning Back | J.K. Dobbins | RJ Harvey | Tyler Badie |
| WR1Wide Receiver (X) | Courtland Sutton | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | — |
| WR2Wide Receiver (Z) | Jaylen Waddle | Troy Franklin | — |
| WR3Slot Receiver | Pat Bryant | Marvin Mims Jr. | — |
| TETight End | Evan Engram | Adam Trautman | Nate Adkins |
| LTLeft Tackle | Garett Bolles | Matt Peart | — |
| LGLeft Guard | Ben Powers | Kage Casey | — |
| CCenter | Luke Wattenberg | Alex Forsyth | — |
| RGRight Guard | Quinn Meinerz | Alex Palczewski | — |
| RTRight Tackle | Mike McGlinchey | — | — |
Broncos Defensive Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDELeft Defensive End | Malcolm Roach | Jordan Jackson | Tyler Onyedim |
| NTNose Tackle | D.J. Jones | Eyioma Uwazurike | — |
| RDERight Defensive End | Zach Allen | Sai'vion Jones | — |
| LOLBLeft Outside Linebacker | Jonah Elliss | Dondrea Tillman | — |
| LILBLeft Inside Linebacker | Alex Singleton | Jordan Turner | — |
| RILBRight Inside Linebacker | Justin Strnad | Karene Reid | — |
| ROLBRight Outside Linebacker | Nik Bonitto | Que Robinson | — |
| LCBLeft Cornerback | Pat Surtain II | Jahdae Barron | — |
| SSStrong Safety | Talanoa Hufanga | JL Skinner | Tycen Anderson |
| FSFree Safety | Brandon Jones | Devon Key | — |
| RCBRight Cornerback | Riley Moss | Kris Abrams-Draine | — |
| NBNickel Back | Ja'Quan McMillian | — | — |
Broncos Special Teams Depth Chart
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| KKicker | Wil Lutz | — | — |
| PPunter | Jeremy Crawshaw | — | — |
| KRKick Returner | RJ Harvey | — | — |
| PRPunt Returner | Marvin Mims Jr. | — | — |
Broncos 2026 Results
Record: 2-1.
| Week | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 10-31 |
| Week 2 | vs Jacksonville Jaguars | W 20-13 |
| Week 3 | vs Los Angeles Rams | W 30-26 |
Depth Chart Notes & Changes
- Jaylen Waddle acquired from Miami (1st, 3rd, 4th round picks)
- Venue for wk1 and wk3 not verified (home/away omitted)
Broncos: 2025 Season & 2026 Offseason
Denver went 14-3 in 2025, won the AFC West and earned the AFC's No. 1 seed before falling to New England in the AFC Championship Game. In the 2026 offseason the Broncos traded for WR Jaylen Waddle and re-signed RB J.K. Dobbins.
2025 season: 14-3 · Division Champions.
Broncos Depth Chart FAQ
Who is the Broncos starting quarterback in 2026?
Bo Nix is the Denver Broncos QB1 on the depth chart updated September 29, 2026, with Jarrett Stidham as the backup.
Who is the Broncos starting running back?
J.K. Dobbins is RB1, followed by RJ Harvey.
Who are the Broncos starting wide receivers?
The top three Broncos receivers are Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle and Pat Bryant.
Who is the Broncos starting tight end?
Evan Engram is the TE1 on the Denver Broncos depth chart.
Who is the Broncos kicker?
Wil Lutz is the kicker and Jeremy Crawshaw is the punter.
What is the Broncos record in 2026?
The Denver Broncos are 2-1 in the 2026 regular season under head coach Sean Payton.
How often is this depth chart updated?
Depth charts change every week with injuries, trades and coaching decisions. This page reflects the unofficial depth chart dated September 29, 2026; check the update date above before relying on it.
Unofficial depth chart compiled from public sources including team releases and Ourlads. Depth charts change weekly with injuries and roster moves. See all 32 NFL depth charts.