Bradley Chubb Named Starting LB in 1st Broncos Depth Chart

Former NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb, the #5 overall draft pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, was named the starting SAM linebacker in the Broncos first Depth Chart heading into their opening preseason game on Saturday against the Vikings.

What’s impressive about this, is that Chubb has instantly earned the starting job over former starter Shane Ray.

Rookie Bradley Chubb has earned a starting job at SAM linebacker. Fourth-year player Shane Ray will back up Von Miller at the WILL linebacker position. Shaquil Barrett is listed as the backup SAM. (Link)

Heard from player Broncos first depth chart has Bradley Chubb listed ahead of Shane Ray at one OLB spot. Plan is for Ray to flourish as pure pass…