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With Travis Etienne gone, Jacksonville's running back room is wide open as the team adds Chris Rodriguez and signs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen; coach Liam Coen says no one has claimed the No. 1 role yet and the backfield will develop organically ahead of the 2026 season, after finishing 20th in rushing last year.
A ranking of the NFL's 10 weakest quarterback rooms entering 2026, with Week 1 starter projections for each team. The Browns lead the list with Deshaun Watson atop a chaotic roster including Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green; other entries predict Daniel Jones (Colts), Bryce Young (Panthers), Kyler Murray (Vikings), Tyler Shough (Saints), Malik Willis (Dolphins), Tua Tagovailoa (Falcons), Jacoby Brissett (Cardinals), Drew Allar (Steelers, barring Rodgers' return), and Geno Smith (Jets).
Green Bay's Insider Inbox argues that drafting is about believing in players and developing the next wave behind a core group, not just adding stars. The column emphasizes real-time evaluation, depth at WR and other skilled positions, and the aim to convert draft moves into playoff success by 2026-27.
After drafting six players and adding 11 undrafted free agents to a 91-man roster, Green Bay must sort out critical depth at quarterback and running back. Jordan Love is the starter, with Desmond Ridder and Kyle McCord (plus Kyron Drones) in the mix for the backup job; the Packers haven’t added a veteran QB yet and could pursue one via free agency or a trade if Ridder/McCord falter. In the backfield, Josh Jacobs is the starter behind a group including Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., Damien Martinez and Jaden Nixon, with health and reliability concerns around Lloyd and optimism about Brooks. The piece notes ongoing depth discussions beyond these positions, though it doesn’t detail the kicker situation.
Denver used seven draft selections and at least 13 undrafted free agents to reshuffle its roster for 2026. No new QB was added, so Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, and Sam Ehlinger remain the options; Jonah Coleman could be a key short-yardage back; Joly and Bentley provide TE competition; WR room stays led by Marvin Mims with a WR3 battle ahead; OL adds fourth-rounder Kage Casey plus UDFA depth; on defense Tyler Onyedim joins the line with ongoing LB/edge battles around Red Murdock, Taurean York, and Drew Sanders; the secondary and special teams also feature multiple position battles as camps unfold.
New England filled out its 90-man roster after drafting nine players and signing 11 undrafted free agents, setting a position-by-position depth chart led by Drake Maye at QB and a crowded backfield with TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. The receiver room features a mix of veterans and youngsters including Kayshon Boutte and Romeo Doubs, with a potential A.J. Brown trade looming; tight end adds Eli Raridon alongside Hunter Henry; the offensive line is stocked with 17 players led by Will Campbell, Onwenu, and Moses; the defense lists notable pieces like Christian Barmore on the line, Gabe Jacas and Harold Landry at outside linebacker, and a deep cornerback group anchored by Christian Gonzalez and Davis. Special teams include Julian Ashby, Bryce Baringer, and Andres Borregales. The team could still add a veteran on defense and may pursue further WR moves, but the 2026 roster already shows a robust mix of rookies and veterans across every unit.
Washington completed the 2026 draft with six picks (Sonny Styles, Antonio Williams, Joshua Josephs, Kaytron Allen, Matt Gulbin, Athan Kaliakmanis) and now has an 81-player offseason roster, with about 10 more spots to fill via UDFA before training camp. The team is pushing a younger, faster roster—especially on defense—with the draft class averaging roughly 22.5 years old. The post notes this chart is not an official depth chart and highlights Antonio Williams as the likely starter opposite Terry McLaurin based on GM Peters’ comments; it also outlines the offseason/OTA timeline and ongoing UDFA signings.
Detroit released an updated post-draft depth chart, showing a 76-man Lions roster with 14 open free-agent spots. UDFA signings aren’t yet reflected, as rookies are tracked separately. The projection lists quarterbacks Jared Goff and Teddy Bridgewater, a loaded backfield led by Jahmyr Gibbs, and a full complement of starters and reserves across offense and defense, incorporating the team’s latest draft selections.
Post-draft, Philadelphia still needs upgrades at safety and interior offensive line. The safety room is thin (Mukuba, Epps, Carter), and with limited free-agent options, a trade for a starter seems likely, with Browns’ Ronnie Hickman or Emmanuel McNeil-Warren and Panthers’ Nick Scott or Tre’Von Moehrig mentioned as possibilities. On interior OL, durability concerns for Dickerson and Jurgens’ back leave depth thin; veteran options such as Mekhi Becton or James Daniels could be pursued. Free agency is winding down, so trades and veteran signings appear likeliest.
New England used three days to draft nine players in the 2026 NFL Draft, focusing on protecting quarterback Drake Maye (Caleb Lomu at right tackle, Will Campbell already in place) and adding targets (Eli Raridon) plus a third QB (Behren Morton). They also added edge defenders (Gabe Jacas, Quintayvious Hutchins) and interior depth (Cory Durden and others). No punter was selected, leaving Bryce Baringer to compete without an drafted replacement. The piece labels Maye and the surrounding offensive upgrades as winners, notes Lomu, Raridon, Morton as key additions, and flags Marcus Bryant and James Hudson III as losers on the offensive line, while Karon Prunty adds cornerback depth and creates competition for Marcellas Dial Jr. and Kobee Minor.
Post-draft projection of Green Bay’s Week 1 2026 roster, with injuries noted (Parsons ACL, Riley Achilles) but most players expected ready for camp. QB room likely Jordan Love, with Desmond Ridder backing and Kyle McCord/ Kyron Drones as depth; RBs Jacobs, Chris Brooks, MarShawn Lloyd (with Pierre Strong Jr. and Damien Martinez as backups); WRs Watson, Matthew Golden, Jayden Reed, Savion Williams, Bo Melton, Skyy Moore; TEs Kraft, Musgrave, Whyle; OL group around 10 deep; DL: Wyatt, Hargrave, Brooks, McClellan, Warren Brinson, Nazir Stackhouse; Edge: Ness, Dennis-Sutton, Sorrell, Cox Jr., Collin Oliver; LBs: Niemann likely the fifth with others on special teams depth; CBs Nixon, Cisse, Valentine, St-Juste, Domani Jackson, Kamal Hadden; Safeties: McKinney, Williams, Bullard, Kitan Oladapo; K: Trey Smack vs Brandon McManus; P: Dan Whelan; LS: Matt Orzech. The piece notes Packers could add via free agency, trades, or waivers and that practice-squad moves (e.g., Drones, Mosby) could alter the final 53.
With the draft approaching, the Commanders’ depth chart shows a 75-man roster (38 on defense, 34 on offense, 3 on special teams) and six draft picks. IPP rules could let the team carry up to 91 players into camp, projecting about 81 after rookies are added. Cap space is estimated at roughly $49.5 million, with around $5.88 million reserved for the six picks; three players (Foster Sarell, Ahkello Witherspoon, DJ Davidson) were added since the last update, and IPP player TJ Maguranyanga remains in the mix. Washington’s defense is still being tailored under a new coordinator, and the nine-week ramp to the 2026 roster runs from April 20 into June with OTA and minicamp on the calendar.
Michigan State used its spring showcase at Spartan Stadium to reveal Alessio Milivojevic as the starting quarterback in Pat Fitzgerald’s new era, with Cam Fancher and Kayd Coffman close behind on the depth chart. The scrimmage highlighted a strong defensive showing and offensive rough patches, including interceptions by NiJhay Burt and Aveon Grose and no TDs in the first half, save for a 67-yard rushing TD by Kenneth Williams. Several players sat out, and the game isn’t televised, with gates opening at 10:30 a.m. and free parking in multiple lots.
Heading into the 2026 NFL Draft, the Packers are confident in their top three running backs but wary of depth: Josh Jacobs remains the bell cow, still recovering from a banged-up 2025, while veteran Chris Brooks re-signed as the primary backup and MarShawn Lloyd has struggled with injuries. Green Bay may add another back on Day 2 to insure the depth, given Lloyd’s injury history and Jacobs’ approaching 29th birthday, with Pierre Strong Jr. and Damien Martinez as the current depth options.
With the first wave of free agency winding down, the Chargers’ roster is taking a clearer shape around McDaniel’s offensive concepts. Justin Herbert remains the starter, backed by Trey Lance on a one-year deal, while Omarion Hampton leads the backfield with savvy addition Keaton Mitchell. The WR corps is in flux as Keenan Allen’s status remains unsettled and a bigger role is anticipated for rising talent Ladd McConkey. Charlie Kolar steps in at tight end to bolster blocking and pass-catching, and Alec Ingold replaces Matlock at fullback. Up front, Slater returns from injury with Biadasz at center and Strange at right guard, though Penning is viewed as a versatile piece for guard or swing tackle. On defense, Tomlinson anchors the interior with Tart, Mack and Tuipulotu headline the edge group (Oweh departed), and Perryman plus Henley form the core at linebacker. The secondary add includes Molden with James, plus depth at corner, while special teams remain solid with Harris re-signed.