Projecting the Browns depth chart for Week 1 after roster cutdowns
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, GM Andrew Berry and their assistants have formed the initial 53-man roster for the 2021 season. While it will change due to injuries and potential moves throughout the season, the roster for Week 1 is set.
When the Browns head to Kansas City to face the defending AFC champion Chiefs in Week 1, this is the projected depth chart for Cleveland.
Quarterback
(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Starter: Baker Mayfield Backup: Case Keenum
Running back
Starters:Nick Chubb, Andy Janovich (FB) Backups:Kareem Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson, Demetric Felton
Tight end
Starter: Austin Hooper Backups:David Njoku, Harrison Bryant
Wide receiver
(AP Photo/David Dermer)
Starters: Jarvis Landry, Odell Beckham Jr. Backups: Donovan Peoples-Jones, Rashard Higgins, Anthony Schwartz
Offensive line
(AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
Starters: Jedrick Wills, Joel Bitonio, JC Tretter, Wyatt Teller, Jack Conklin Backups: Chris Hubbard, Michael Dunn, Blake Hance, Nick Harris, James Hudson
Defensive line
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Starters: Myles Garrett, Jadeveon Clowney, Andrew Billings, Malik Jackson Backups: Takk McKinley, Jordan Elliott, Malik McDowell, Joe Jackson, Tommy Togiai
Linebacker
(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Starters: Anthony Walker, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Backups: Malcolm Smith, Sione Takitaki, Mack Wilson, Tony Fields
Cornerback
(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Starters: Denzel Ward, Greg Newsome, Troy Hill (slot) Backups: Greedy Williams, A.J. Green, M.J. Stewart
Safety
(AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Starters: John Johnson, Ronnie Harrison Backups: Grant Delpit, Richard LeCounte
Specialists
(AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Punter: Jamie Gillan Long snapper: Charley Hughlett Kicker: Chase McLaughlin
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