Roster shuffle reflected on Chiefs’ second depth chart

Nov 17, 2013; Denver, CO; The Broncos line up against the Chiefs at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Week 2’s depth chart for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos has adjustments based on recent transactions.

The Chiefs on Tuesday activated wide receiver Dwayne Bowe from the reserve/suspended list, and placed inside linebacker Derrick Johnson (Achilles) and defensive end Mike DeVito (Achilles) on injured reserve.

Bowe resumes his spot atop the depth chart at the Z, or flanker, position. Frankie Hammond Jr., who moved from the X or split end, to start Week 1 in place of Bowe, remains at the Z.

Inside linebacker Jerry Franklin, whom the Chiefs elevated from the practice squad, moves to right inside linebacker behind James-Michal Johnson, who projects as the starter in place of Derrick Johnson.

Defensive lineman Vance Walker now sits atop the depth chart at left defensive end, while recently signed defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson is second behind Walker.

Jaye Howard, who filled in for DeVito throughout the preseason and after DeVito left Week 1’s game, is listed second at right defensive tackle behind Allen Bailey.

Still, Walker, Howard and Vickerson will compete for the full-time job. Any of the three could also see the field depending on situational defensive line rotation.

The waiving of rookie strong safety Daniel Sorensen bumps Kurt Coleman a notch behind starter Eric Berry.

Here’s how the depth chart for the 53-man roster looks:

OFFENSE

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NOTE: Bowe returns as the starter with Hammond as his backup. The Chiefs will likely utilize Hammond in the slot during three-receiver sets.

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DEFENSE

NOTE: Walker takes the top spot in place of Mike DeVito (Achilles).

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NOTE: Subtle change here since Joe Mays (wrist) was originally listed on the Week 1 depth chart. The Chiefs eventually placed Mays on injured reserve with a designation for return. Mauga currently has nobody listed after him, but Frank Zombo is versatile to shift from outside to inside as needed.

NOTE: James-Michael Johnson is the new starter with Derrick Johnson (Achilles) on injured reserve. The Chiefs elevated Franklin from the practice squad.

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NOTE: Coleman takes Daniel Sorensen’s spot as Berry’s primary backup after the Chiefs waived Sorensen.

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SPECIALISTS

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