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The Falcons have released the first “unofficial” depth chart of 2026 ahead of Friday’s preseason tilt with the Denver Broncos. There aren’t any huge surprises on it, especially after Stefanski shared his plans for the starters in this week’s matchup during media availability on Wednesday. Falcons depth chart 2026: Preseason Week 1 The Falcons’ first unofficial depth chart of the 2026 preseason is out in advance of Friday’s matchup against the Broncos. There aren’t any huge surprises, but a few things of note: - Michael Penix Jr. and Jawaan Taylor are both noted on the depth chart as “injured” and do not appear in their respective positions’ depth charts right now. - Cash Jones has been really fun to watch in camp, so I was a bit surprised to see him so low on the running backs depth chart, but it is pretty stacked. I’m hoping he can carve out a spot for himself regardless. - Ethan Onianwa has been getting reps with the first team in practices, so I’m also mildly surprised he’s at the bottom of the depth chart at right tackle, especially since Michael Jerrell seemed to be getting fewer reps this week. Right tackle is absolutely a spot I’m keeping a close eye on this Friday against the Broncos. - James Pearce Jr. landing in the third spot on his section of the DE depth chart is also mildly surprising given his performance last season, but obviously it’s much less so given that a six-game minimum suspension is expected to be handed down sooner rather than later. In general, the NFL tries to get those decisions to teams before roster cuts so they can plan accordingly. I double checked out of curiosity, and with the first unofficial depth chart of 2025, Pearce was listed second behind Leonard Floyd at the position. - That’s a really fascinating group of potential kick and punt returners. I’m eager to see how that goes this preseason. Here’s the full unofficial depth chart. Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Falcons Preseason Week 1 depth chart Offense Quarterback - Tua Tagovailoa - Cooper Rush - Jack Strand Running back - Bijan Robinson - Brian Robinson - Tyler Goodson - Nathan Carter - Cash Jones - Trey Sermon Wide receiver Group 1 - Drake London - Chris Blair - Antwane Wells Jr. - Kristian Wilkerson Group 2 - Olamide Zaccheaus - Zachariah Branch - Vinny Anthony II Group 3 - Jahan Dotson - Dylan Drummond - Keelan Marion Tight ends Group 1 - Kyle Pitts Sr. - Austin Hooper - Jack Velling Group 2 - Charlie Woerner - Joshua Simon - Nick Muse Left tackle - Jake Matthews - Wanya Morris - Riley Mahlman Left guard - Matthew Bergeron - Kyle Hinton - Andrew Steuber - Layden Robinson Center - Ryan Neuzil - Corey Levin - James Brockermeyer Right guard - Chris Lindstrom - Layden Robinson - Kam Dewberry Right tackle - Michael Jerrell - Brandon Walton - Ethan Onianwa Injured players - Michael Penix Jr., QB - Jawaan Taylor, OL Defense Defensive end Group 1 - Cameron Thomas - Azeez Ojulari - James Pearce Jr. - Keyshawn Banks Group 2 - Brandon Dorlus - Samson Ebukam - Bralen Trice - Cameron Sample Defensive line Group 1 - Maason Smith - Zach Harrison Group 2 - Da’Shawn Hand - Devonnsha Maxwell - Marlon Tuipulotu Group 3 - LaCale London - Chris Williams - Carlos Allen Jr. Inside linebacker Group 1 - Divine Deablo - Kendal Daniels - Josh Woods - Channing Tindall Group 2 - Christian Harris - Harold Perkins Jr. - JD Bertrand - Daveren Rayner Safety Group 1 - Jessie Bates III - Demarcco Hellams - Darren Hall Group 2 - Xavier Watts - Sydney Brown - Natrone Brooks Cornerback Group 1 - AJ Terrell Jr. - CJ Henderson - Cobee Bryant - Jammie Robinson Group 2 - Mike Hughes - Clark Phillips III - CJ Henderson - Malcolm DeWalt IV Nickelback - Darnay Holmes - Aveion Terrell - AJ Woods - Mike Ford Jr. Special teams Kicker - Nick Folk Punter - Jake Bailey - Matthew Hayball Long snapper - Liam McCullough Punt returner - Brian Robinson - Tyler Goodson - Olamide Zaccheaus - Zachariah Branch Kick returner - Zachariah Branch - Olamide Zaccheaus - Dylan Drummond - Jahan Dotson