Broncos release updated depth chart ahead of Chargers game

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The Denver Broncos have released an updated depth chart ahead of their regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.

Denver has made several changes to the roster since Week 17, including placing starting center Luke Wattenberg on injured reserve, signing center Sam Mustipher and bumping backup lineman Calvin Throckmorton down to the practice squad.

Mustipher is now listed as the backup center behind fill-in starter Alex Forsyth. Meanwhile, the Broncos continue to list the left guard position as Ben Powers "or" Alex Palczewski. They have been splitting time at the position since Powers returned from IR.

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 Week 18.

Denver Broncos Depth Chart

Quarterback (2)

Sam Ehlinger is also available on the practice squad.

Running back (3)

Denver also has Deuce Vaughn and Cody Schrader available on the practice squad.

Tight end/fullback (5)

TE2: Adam Trautman
TE4: Marcedes Lewis
FB: Adam Prentice

Nate Adkins missed last week's game with a knee injury and Marcedes Lewis was promoted from the practice squad to provide more depth at the position.

Wide receiver (5)

The Broncos cut Trent Sherfield and replaced him with Lil'Jordan Humphrey last month.

Offensive line (9)

LT: Garett Bolles, Geron Christian
LG: Alex Palczewski OR Ben Powers
C: Alex Forsyth, Sam Mustipher
RG: Quinn Meinerz, Alex Palczewski
RT: Mike McGlinchey, Frank Crum

Ben Powers played 41 snaps last week and Alex Palczewski played 31 snaps.

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 (4)

ILB: Alex Singleton, Jordan Turner

Justin Strnad served as a fill-in starter while Dre Greenlaw was sidelined earlier this year, and he filled in again after Alex Singleton underwent successful surgery for testicular cancer. Greenlaw missed last week's game with a hamstring injury and Strnad filled in once again.

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.