The Indianapolis Colts released the unofficial depth chart for the roster Tuesday ahead of the Week 1 season opener against the Houston Texans.
The term “unofficial” should be taken to heart here as the pecking order could change on a whim. Still, we’re here to take a look at the depth chart going into the regular-season opener against the Texans.
Here’s a look at the unofficial Week 1 depth chart for the Colts:
Offense
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Pos.
First
Second
Third
QB
Matt Ryan
Nick Foles
Sam Ehlinger
RB
Jonathan Taylor
Nyheim Hines
Deon Jackson
WR
Michael Pittman Jr.
Ashton Dulin
WR
Alec Pierce
Mike Strachan
Dezmon Patmon
WR
Parris Campbell
TE
Mo Alie-Cox
TE
Kylen Granson
Jelani Woods
LT
Matt Pryor
Bernhard Raimann
LG
Quenton Nelson
C
Ryan Kelly
Wesley French
RG
Danny Pinter
Will Fries
RT
Braden Smith
Dennis Kelly
Luke Tenuta
Analysis
There are currently five rookies on the offensive side of the ball, including undrafted C Wesley French and Buffalo Bills seventh-round pick OT Luke Tenuta, who was claimed by the Colts at roster cuts.
WR Mike Strachan seems to have jumped Dezmon Patmon on the depth chart.
Rookie WR Alec Pierce is listed as a starter and will likely see the majority of his work in 11 personnel.
The offensive line hasn’t changed much since the spring. LT Matt Pryor and RG Danny Pinter are the new starters until further notice.
Defense
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Pos.
First
Second
Third
Fourth
DE
Kwity Paye
Tyquan Lewis
Dayo Odeyingbo
DT (3T)
DeForest Buckner
Byron Cowart
DT (1T)
Grover Stewart
Eric Johnson II
DE
Yannick Ngakoue
Ifeadi Odenigbo
Ben Banogu
WILL
Bobby Okereke
E.J. Speed
Grant Stuard
MIKE
Shaquille Leonard
SAM
Zaire Franklin
JoJo Domann
CB
Brandon Facyson
Dallis Flowers
Slot
Kenny Moore
CB
Stephon Gilmore
Isaiah Rodgers
FS
Julian Blackmon
Rodney Thomas II
SS
Nick Cross
Rodney McLeod
Analysis
Five rookies are currently on the defensive side of the ball, including two undrafted free agents in CB Dallis Flowers and LB JoJo Domann.
Rookie S Nick Cross is listed as the starting strong safety over veteran Rodney McLeod. Both will see time in the rotation, but it appears to be Cross’ role to begin the season.
DE Ben Banogu appears to have moved down the depth chart in favor of Ifeadi Odenigbo, who was likely one of the last players to make the final roster cut after a strong preseason.
LB Shaquille Leonard is currently the only MIKE listed on the depth chart.
Specialists
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Pos.
First
Second
P
Matt Haack
K
Rodrigo Blankenship
H
Matt Haack
LS
Luke Rhodes
KR
Isaiah Rodgers
Ashton Dulin
PR
Nyheim Hines
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