Denver Broncos Depth Chart
- AFC West
- Stadium
- Empower Field at Mile High
- Head Coach
- Nathaniel Hackett
- Offensive Coordinator
- Justin Outten
- Defensive Coordinator
- Ejiro Evero
- Special Teams Coach
- Dwayne Stukes
- Defensive Scheme
- 3-4
Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (knee) might have to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the end of July. Hamler is trying to return after tearing his ACL in late September of last year, but he still has some time to get ready for Week 1 of the regular season. In 16 games in his first two years in the NFL, the 22-year-old has 35 receptions for 455 yards and three touchdowns on 66 targets. All of Denver's offense should have a higher ceiling with quarterback Russell Wilson leading the show in 2022, but Hamler will be the No. 4 wideout behind Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Tim Patrick, making him hard to trust for consistent production on a weekly basis.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson will spend most of the summer leading up to training camp by working with his teammates. The signal-caller drilled with wide receivers, tight ends, and members of the offensive line at his home in San Diego during the spring, so the same group will likely be involved. Unquestionably, Wilson is looking to quickly build a rapport with his new receiving options, Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy, and Tim Patrick, among others, who all have a realistic shot of having the best fantasy seasons of their careers.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (groin) was off to the side at practice on Monday, as was tight end Greg Dulcich. Jeudy was removed from practice last week with a groin injury, and the Broncos are taking a cautious approach during offseason workouts. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett said the 23-year-old removal from practice last week was precautionary, so he should be ready for training camp next month. However, the third-year wideout is missing valuable repetitions with new quarterback Russell Wilson. Jeudy played in only 10 games last year due to injury and finished with a disappointing 38 catches for 467 yards and no touchdowns. There is still plenty of competition for aerial targets in Denver, but Jeudy has breakout potential as a low-end WR2 target.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (ankle) went down in scary fashion at practice on Monday, but he just suffered a sprained ankle, according to a source. His Achilles is intact and he didn't break anything, so he avoided a serious injury. Cleveland was carted off the field after getting injured on the final play of practice. The seventh-round pick in 2020 will have to miss some time, but he could be fully ready for training camp next month. The 24-year-old from Florida has just six receptions on 10 targets for 63 yards in 17 games (no starts) in his first two seasons in the NFL and remains buried on the Broncos crowded receiver depth chart heading into his third season.
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III is ready to compete with second-year back Javonte Williams for the team's 1A role in 2022. Gordon had two 900-yard rushing seasons in his first two years with the team despite splitting carries with Phillip Lindsay in 2020 and Williams last year. But Williams is expected to earn a promotion this year after rushing for over 900 yards in his rookie season as the 1B back behind Gordon, especially after Gordon re-signed at a pay cut from his last two seasons. Gordon still has impressive explosion and a good combination of speed and size, and he ranks fourth among active RBs with 6,144 career rushing yards. However, Williams is expected to be the clear lead back this year, making Gordon more of a low-ceiling RB3/flex for fantasy managers or a handcuff for Williams.
