Seattle Seahawks release unofficial Week 1 depth chart

Defensively, Uchenna Nwosu remains on the roster at strongside linebacker after avoiding injured reserve earlier this season, but a sprained knee could sideline him for at least one game. Behind him, second-year rusher Derick Hall could see an expanded role as the primary backup at the position if Nwosu misses time, while rookie Trevis Gipson could be in contention for immediate action after coming from the Jaguars in a trade.

At linebacker, after returning to practice last week, Jerome Baker appears to be headed in the right direction to start alongside Tyrel Dodson at center. Interestingly, after opening his first camp as a weakside linebacker, rookie Tyrice Knight was moved to the backup middle linebacker position, and Drake Thomas is now Baker’s backup on the depth chart. The Seahawks also list first-round draft pick Byron Murphy as their starting backup at both defensive end and nose tackle, where he could see rotational action behind Johnathan Hankins.

On special teams, after both players impressed in the preseason, veteran Laviska Shenault and undrafted rookie Dee Williams will serve as Seattle’s two primary kick returners, with running back Kenny McIntosh listed as the third returner on the depth chart. After beating out Dee Eskridge for a roster spot, Williams will also return punts, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba listed as his backup.

As is always the case, these standings remain unofficial in every sense of the word. After coach Mike Macdonald declined to name his right guard or go into any other position-related information on Monday, it wouldn’t be surprising if we saw a few deviations when the Seahawks face the Broncos on Sunday.