Jordan Dajani· Aug 26, 2026

Along with Tyler Sullivan, ranked the top half of NFL rosters on paper for 2026, placing the Rams first, Seahawks second and Eagles third.

“CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan recently took the temperature of where every roster in the NFL clocks in -- on paper.”

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24 checkable claims — 22 depth chart calls, 1 award pick and 1 power ranking — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 33 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 20 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands above the room on 1 and below it on 19.

Where this call stands in the room

DeVonta Smith · 2026 season

Jordan Dajani — 1the room — 6 calls from 6 punditsmedian 1

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24 checkable claims in this take

Each one is scored on its own against the published methodology. A pundit naming several outcomes is graded on each, not on all-or-nothing.

Depth Chart Calls Blake Miller Detroit LionsAug 26, 2026
Blake Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
“he's eyed as the Week 1 starter on the right side”
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Award Picks Will Anderson Jr.Houston TexansAug 26, 2026
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Anderson is the highest-paid pass rusher in the league and a favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year.”
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Depth Chart Calls Tyler Guyton Dallas CowboysAug 26, 2026
Tyler Guyton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Guyton, the former first-round pick ... is expected to win the left tackle job”
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Depth Chart Calls Boye Mafe Cincinnati BengalsAug 26, 2026
Boye Mafe to be 1st on the depth chart
“Murphy and Mafe are listed as the first-teamers right now”
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Depth Chart Calls Ethan Pocic Baltimore RavensAug 26, 2026
Ethan Pocic to be 1st on the depth chart
“At the moment, Ethan Pocic seems earmarked for the job”
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Depth Chart Calls DeVonta Smith Philadelphia EaglesAug 26, 2026
DeVonta Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Then there's DeVonta Smith, who is Jalen Hurts' new No. 1.”
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Depth Chart Calls Alijah Vera-Tucker New England PatriotsAug 26, 2026
Alijah Vera-Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“while Alijah Vera-Tucker slots in at his old post”
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Depth Chart Calls Ryan Flournoy Dallas CowboysAug 26, 2026
Ryan Flournoy to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Ryan Flournoy is a solid No. 3”
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Depth Chart Calls Rashid Shaheed Seattle SeahawksAug 26, 2026
Rashid Shaheed to be 2nd on the depth chart
“all eyes will be on Rashid Shaheed to develop into a true No. 2 option”
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Depth Chart Calls Ed Ingram Houston TexansAug 26, 2026
Ed Ingram to be 1st on the depth chart
“there's Ed Ingram at right guard”
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Depth Chart Calls Rock Ya-Sin Detroit LionsAug 26, 2026
Rock Ya-Sin to be 1st on the depth chart
“That leaves Rock Ya-Sin eyeing a starting role at corner”
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Power RankingsAug 26, 2026
“Here are their rankings for the top half of the league -- from 16-1.”
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Depth Chart Calls Myles Murphy Cincinnati BengalsAug 26, 2026
Myles Murphy to be 1st on the depth chart
“Murphy and Mafe are listed as the first-teamers right now”
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Depth Chart Calls Keylan Rutledge Houston TexansAug 26, 2026
Keylan Rutledge to be 1st on the depth chart
“rookie Keylan Rutledge fits in at center”
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Depth Chart Calls Omar Speights Los Angeles RamsAug 26, 2026
Omar Speights to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nate Landman and Omar Speights are the penciled-in starters”
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Depth Chart Calls Josh Simmons Kansas City ChiefsAug 26, 2026
Josh Simmons to be 1st on the depth chart
“Josh Simmons is slated to start at left tackle for Kansas City.”
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Depth Chart Calls Aireontae Ersery Houston TexansAug 26, 2026
Aireontae Ersery to be 1st on the depth chart
“Former second-round pick Aireontae Ersery is expected to play left tackle”
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Depth Chart Calls Jaylon Moore Kansas City ChiefsAug 26, 2026
Jaylon Moore to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jaylon Moore is earmarked for right tackle after moving on from Jawaan Taylor”
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Depth Chart Calls Wyatt Teller Houston TexansAug 26, 2026
Wyatt Teller to be 1st on the depth chart
“free agent addition Wyatt Teller should be left guard”
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Depth Chart Calls Caleb Lomu New England PatriotsAug 26, 2026
Caleb Lomu to be 3rd on the depth chart
“he'll likely begin his rookie season as a swing tackle behind Campbell and veteran right tackle Morgan Moses”
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Depth Chart Calls Jared Wilson New England PatriotsAug 26, 2026
Jared Wilson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Jared Wilson is moving from left guard to center”
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Depth Chart Calls Terence Steele Dallas CowboysAug 26, 2026
Terence Steele to be 1st on the depth chart
“Terence Steele is slated to start on the right side”
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Depth Chart Calls Penei Sewell Detroit LionsAug 26, 2026
Penei Sewell to be 1st on the depth chart
“prompting Penei Sewell to move to left tackle to replace him”
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Depth Chart Calls Nate Landman Los Angeles RamsAug 26, 2026
Nate Landman to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nate Landman and Omar Speights are the penciled-in starters”
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