Cleveland Browns unofficial depth chart

Reviewing the Browns unofficial depth chart vs. Steelers

The unofficial depth chart vs. the Steelers is out

The Cleveland Browns released their unofficial depth chart for the Week 6 matchup with the AFC North rival Pittsburgh Steelers. The depth chart is indeed unofficial, but the Kevin Stefanski regime has played it closer to the reality than a lot of other coaching staffs tend to these days.

On offense, the most interesting order is at tight end. David Njoku is still TE3 behind Austin Hooper and Harrison Bryant. Njoku played well in his return to the field in Week 5 but he remains lower on the depth chart than Bryant. The fourth-round rookie has also impressed with his receiving ability.

As for the defense…

The only real questions are at linebacker and the pecking order in coordinator Joe Woods’ rotation. Second-year players Sione Takitaki and Mack Wilson remain on the starter lines, along with B.J. Goodson. Veteran Malcolm Smith played more in the Week 5 win over the Colts (37 snaps) than Takitaki (15) and Wilson (19) combined and was on the field for most of the second half.

There is no change in the projected starting safeties. Ronnie Harrison started in Week 5 for the injured Karl Joseph and played the best game of any safety for the Browns all season. Harrison remains behind Joseph on the depth chart, however. He is battling a concussion of his own that leaves his availability for Sunday in question.

Browns’ unofficial depth chart for Week 13

Browns’ unofficial depth chart for Week 13 vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Cleveland Browns released their unofficial depth chart for the Week 13 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This week’s edition features a couple of interesting wrinkles.

First, rookie offensive lineman Drew Forbes makes an appearance as the backup left guard behind starter Joel Bitonio. Forbes has still yet to play in a game for the Browns since being activated off injured reserve.

At tight end, rookie Stephen Carlson is listed ahead of Pharaoh Brown on the depth chart. That reflects the reality of late, but it’s still interesting to see the movement after Brown’s injury earlier this year. Carlson caught his first career pass–a touchdown reception–in the first meeting with the Steelers in Week 11.

Olivier Vernon remains listed with an injury designation at one of the starting DE spots. We’ll know more about his status for the Steelers game later this week.

Browns reveal 1st unofficial depth chart without Myles Garrett

Garrett and Ogunjobi are suspended, Morgan Burnett on IR and that leaves some holes on the D

There’s a big change on the unofficial depth chart for the Cleveland Browns this week. With defensive end Myles Garrett out with his indefinite suspension, the defensive line is missing its best player.

Chad Thomas is listed as the starter in Garrett’s old spot opposite fellow EDGE Olivier Vernon, who remains listed as a starter but is designated with an injury. Vernon has missed the last two games with a knee injury.

Devaroe Lawrence takes over one of the starting DT roles for the suspended Larry Ogunjobi on the inside. Eli Ankou is now the only reserve tackle on the defensive roster.

There are also just three healthy safeties after Morgan Burnett was placed on I.R. with his torn Achilles. The Browns do have some open roster spots to help fill out the depth.

The full unofficial depth chart for Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins: