Broncos' (projected) depth chart going into NFL playoffs

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The Denver Broncos have a bye this week after securing the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs, so the team has not released an updated depth chart. So we've put together our best guess for a projected depth chart going into the postseason.

The team made three changes to the roster on Monday, promoting quarterback Sam Ehlinger from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. Denver also waived offensive tackle Geron Christian and tight end Marcedes Lewis from the active roster. The moves continued on Tuesday when linebacker Karene Reid was activated from injured reserve and safety Tanner McCalister was signed to the practice squad.

Fans should note that while it comes straight from the team, the Broncos still call their depth chart 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.

Denver Broncos Depth Chart

Quarterback (3)

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)

TE2: Adam Trautman
FB: Adam Prentice

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 Crum]
LG: Ben Powers, Alex Palczewski
C: Alex Forsyth, Sam Mustipher
RG: Quinn Meinerz, Alex Palczewski
RT: 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 last week and played all 59 snaps on offense.

Defensive line (7)

DE: Zach Allen, Jordan Jackson
DT: D.J. Jones, Malcolm Roach
DE: 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)

ILB: Alex Singleton, Jordan Turner, [Karene Reid]

Karene Reid was activated from IR on Tuesday. 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.