Broncos release depth chart for Sunday's game vs. Chiefs - Broncos Wire

The Denver Broncos have released their depth chart ahead of an AFC West showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 8.

The team made a host of roster moves last weekend, including placing outside linebacker Jonah Elliss (ankle) and running back Tyler Badie (thumb) on injured reserve, ruling them out for at least four games. To fill those roster spots, Denver activated pass rusher Jonathon Cooper and running back Jonah Coleman (ankle).

Note that despite coming straight from the team, the club calls this an "unofficial" depth chart. However, it should still provide a rough idea of how players stack up, though perhaps with a few caveats.

Here's a look at the official "unofficial" depth chart from the Broncos ahead of Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Jarrett Stidham is the primary backup quarterback, a role he has held since Sean Payton arrived in 2023. Sam Ehlinger has remained loyal to the team as QB3 despite drawing interest from other clubs.

Jonah Coleman returned from injured reserve last week. Denver also has Cody Schrader available on the practice squad.

Pat Bryant (ankle) landed on injured reserve three weeks ago, and he has to sit out at least one more game. Lil'Jordan Humphrey provides more depth at the position in the meantime.

Dallen Bentley has been a healthy scratch for every game so far this season. If no injuries pop up, the seventh-round draft pick might have to wait until his second season to get an opportunity.

Kage Casey is listed as the backup guard for both spots, but Alex Palczewski filled in when left guard Ben Powers was injured last season. Palczewski is probably the top backup for both guard spots and right tackle.

Malcolm Roach (283 snaps) is listed as a starter, but Eyioma Uwazurike (272 snaps) has also been a key part of the defensive line rotation.

Jonathon Cooper (felony assault case) has a trial by jury scheduled for March, but he was reinstated by the NFL ahead of last week's game and is back in the team's starting lineup.

Denver also has seventh-round draft pick Red Murdock providing additional depth on the practice squad.

Jahdae Barron and Kris Abrams-Draine did an excellent job stepping up while PS2 and Moss were sidelined with injuries. We'll see if Surtain (ankle) is ready to return to the lineup this week.

Seventh-round draft pick Miles Scott and veteran Taylor Rapp are also available on the practice squad. Rapp has been elevated to the game-day roster for the last two games.

Marvin Mims is on pace for 915 all-purpose yards this season, which would mark the first time in his career he hasn't topped 1,000 yards. Payton said earlier this week that they want to get Mims more touches.

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