Broncos' defensive depth chart going into offseason program

The Denver Broncos used their first pick (in the third round) of the 2026 NFL draft to select Texas A&M defensive lineman Tyler Onyedim last month. That will help shore up their defensive line depth following the notable departure of John Franklin-Myers during NFL free agency this spring. Later in the draft, the Broncos added safety Miles Scott and linebacker Red Murdock in the seventh round.

Neither player is a lock to make the 53-man roster this summer, but they'll both get an opportunity to impress. In addition to those three draft picks, Denver also signed a half-dozen undrafted free agent defenders . Before the new arrivals report to the team's facility this week, here's a quick defensive depth chart projection for the Broncos.

Broncos defensive depth chart Defensive line (10) DE : Zach Allen, Tyler Onyedim DT : D. J. Jones, Malcolm Roach DE : Sai'vion Jones, Eyioma Uwazurike Depth : Jordan Jackson, Matt Henningsen, Jordan Miller, Kristian Williams Sai'vion Jones feels like the early favorite to replace JFM in the starting lineup, but Onyedim and Uwazurike will get to compete.

Denver loves Roach, but he's probably more of a rotational option behind D. J. Jones than a like-for-like replacement for JFM.