2022 Cleveland Browns: Pre-Training Camp Depth Chart Projection

Andrew Berry has done an excellent job this offseason of supplementing, maintaining, and re-signing the members of the Cleveland Browns’ extremely talented roster. This summer’s training camp is going to be the first official time that the entire roster gets to practice together in full pads. Needless to say, this is an extremely crucial period for the entire organization both on and off the field. I’m going to provide my 2022 Pre-Training Camp Depth Chart based on Cleveland’s OTA and Minicamp lineups, as well as things that I’m hearing around the organization.

Cleveland Browns Offense Depth Chart Projection

Quarterback:
QB1 Jacoby Brissett, QB2 Joshua Dobbs

Running Back:
RB1 Nick Chubb, RB2 Kareem Hunt, RB3 D’Ernest Johnson, RB4 Demetric Felton, RB5 Jerome Ford

“X” Wide Receiver:
XWR1 Amari Cooper, XWR2 Mike Woods II

“Z” Wide Receiver:
ZWR1 Donovan Peoples-Jones, ZWR2 Anthony Schwartz

Slot Wide Receiver:
SWR1 David Bell, SWR2 Jakeem Grant

Tight End:
TE1 David Njoku, TE2 Harrison Bryant, TE3 Miller Forristall

Left Tackle:
LT1 Jedrick Wills Jr., LT2 James Hudson III

Left Guard:
LG1 Joel Bitonio, LG2 Blake Hance

Center:
C1 Nick Harris, C2 Ethan Pocic

Right Guard:
RG1 Wyatt Teller, RG2 Chris Hubbard

Right Tackle:
RT1 Jack Conklin, RT2 Chris Hubbard

Cleveland Browns Defense Depth Chart Projection

Defensive End:
DE1 Myles Garrett, DE2 Alex Wright, DE3 Stephen Weatherly

Defensive End:
DE1 Jadeveon Clowney, DE2 Chase Winovich, DE3 Isaiah Thomas

Defensive Tackle (3-Tech):
DT1 Taven Bryan, DT2 Perrion Winfrey

Nose Tackle (1-Tech):
NT1 Jordan Elliott, NT2 Tommy Togiai

SAM Linebacker:
SLB1 Jacob Phillips, SLB2 Sione Takitaki

MIKE Linebacker:
MLB1 Anthony Walker Jr., MLB2 Sione Takitaki

WILL Linebacker:
WLB1 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, WLB2 Tony Fields II

Cornerback:
CB1 Denzel Ward, CB2 Martin Emerson, CB3 A.J. Green

Cornerback:
CB1 Greg Newsome II, CB2 Greedy Williams, CB3 Reggie Robinson II

Free Safety:
FS1 John Johnson III, FS2 Richard LeCounte III

Strong Safety:
SS1 Grant Delpit, SS2 Ronnie Harrison

Cleveland Browns Special Teams Depth Chart Projection

Kicker: Cade York

Punter: Corey Bojorquez

Long Snapper: Charley Hughlett

Kick Returner: KR1 Jakeem Grant, KR2 Demetric Felton

Punt Returner: PR1 Jakeem Grant, PR2 Demetric Felton

Notes

• With Deshaun Watson’s looming suspension and Baker Mayfield’s move to Carolina, Jacoby Brissett becomes the starting quarterback for the 2022 Cleveland Browns. Josh Dobbs has been underperforming throughout the offseason thus far, so it’s possible that they replace him before the season starts.
• I foresee FB Johnny Stanton being cut/signed to the practice squad due to Harrison Bryant’s ability to play fullback when needed.
• Cleveland may only choose to retain 9 offensive linemen this season as opposed to 10 due to Ethan Pocic’s ability to play both Guard and Center at a sufficient level.
• Andrew Berry and Joe Woods have proved time and time again that they value defensive ends more than defensive tackles. I believe they keep/rotate 6 defensive ends, with rookies Alex Wright and Isaiah Thomas being able to play inside as well in their “Cheetah/Ferrari” package.
• Denzel Ward and Greg Newsome II are no doubt the starting CB’s in Cleveland’s base package. When they go with their “Nickel” defensive package, Newsome II will bump down inside to slot corner while Greedy Williams and/or Martin Emerson will handle boundary duties as the other outside cornerback.