Week One depth chart shows adjustments

Aug 7, 2014; Kansas City, MO; Chiefs running back De’Anthony Thomas (1) is tackled by Bengals defensive end Wallace Gilberry (95) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Chiefs released the depth chart Monday afternoon for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium.

There are numerous tweaks from the preseason depth charts, including players moving to different positions.

The Chiefs now list rookie running back De’Anthony Thomas at the X position, or split end wide receiver.

The move offers a hint of how the Chiefs plan to use the versatile Thomas. The rookie remains listed at running back, but has dropped from third to fifth.

Frankie Hammond Jr. and Albert Wilson moved from the X position to the Z position, or flanker, while Dwayne Bowe serves a one-game suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

Additionally on offense, the Chiefs now list Jeff Allen at right tackle and Mike McGlynn atop the depth chart at left guard. Allen will hold down right tackle while Donald Stephenson serves a four-game suspension for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing substances.

Defensively, Mike DeVito and Allen Bailey swapped sides, and Vance Walker is no longer listed as Dontari Poe’s backup. Walker is currently listed as Bailey’s backup.

Also of note at cornerbacks, Ron Parker is no longer listed atop the depth chart at right cornerback. Sean Smith appears to have reclaimed his starting job at that position. The Chiefs list Parker second at left cornerback behind Marcus Cooper.

Here’s how the depth chart shapes out:

OFFENSE

NOTE: This marks the first appearance for Thomas listed as a wide receiver. The Chiefs listed him primarily at running back and punt returner on the preseason depth charts.

NOTE: Harris is the swing tackle with double listings at left and right tackle.

NOTE: McGlynn, whom the Chiefs signed a day before the preseason finale, projects as the starter with Jeff Allen moving to right tackle.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: Linkenbach moves from left guard.

NOTE: Allen will hold down the spot while Donald Stephenson serves a four-game suspension.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: No surprise with Hammond filling in as the starter for Dwayne Bowe, who serves a one-game suspension. Wilson moves from the X position, and Hemingway is now listed third.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: Subtle change with Thomas now listed last from previously being listed third. But the Chiefs now listing Thomas at wide receiver offers a hint where he’ll likely see a majority of action.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

DEFENSE

NOTE: DeVito moves from the right side, a position he played last season, while Walker moves from defensive tackle as the backup.

NOTE: Square, whom the Chiefs claimed off waivers Sunday from the Philadelphia Eagles, fills in as Poe’s backup. Walker can also play nose tackle.

NOTE: Bailey and Howard move from the left side. This swapping of sides for Bailey is curious because he mostly lined up on the left side throughout organized team activities (OTAs), minicamp, training camp and the preseason.

NOTE: No surprise with Ford being listed here since this is where he mostly lined up throughout OTAs, minicamp, training camp and the preseason.

NOTE: Mauga will likely start the season opener with Mays out with a wrist injury.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: Martin moves from the left side to right behind Hali.

NOTE: Parker is no longer listed atop a depth chart, but he’ll see plenty of action.

NOTE: Smith assumes his spot as the starting right cornerback.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

SPECIALISTS

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: Santos supplanted Ryan Succop, who signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans two days after his release.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: No change from the final preseason depth chart.

NOTE: Changes from the preseason depth charts, as Hammond is now second, McKnight third and Wilson moves to the bottom.