As we continue our 2020 depth chart prediction series for the Denver Broncos, today we’re going to be looking at the linebacker position.
Previously, we predicted QB, RB, TE, WR, OL, DL and CB depth charts.
| OLB | ILB | ILB | OLB |
| Von Miller | Alexander Johnson | Todd Davis | Bradley Chubb |
| Malik Reed | Justin Strnad | Justin Hollins | Jeremiah Attaochu |
| Derrek Tuszka | Josey Jewell | Joe Jones | Malik Carney |
| Tre’ Crawford | Josh Watson |
The Broncos’ four starting linebackers are pretty easy to predict. Unless Davis is cut for cap reasons, the top-four LBs on the depth chart will likely be Miller, Johnson, Davis and Chubb this season.
The backup spots are harder to predict.
Reed and Hollins seem like safe bets to make the team and Attaochu was an excellent injury fill-in for Chubb last season. If those three make the team, seven linebackers could be fighting for just one remaining spot.
Jones is an excellent special teams player but Strnad might be able to fill a similar role at a cheaper price. It’s hard to imagine Denver moving on from Jewell this year but he will face tough competition for a roster spot.
Some of the linebackers that don’t make the active roster could end up on the practice squad. Tuszka is a likely practice squad candidate.
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