Overview
- The team released its first unofficial 2026 preseason depth chart on Tuesday, placing Darien Porter as the top outside cornerback and Isaiah Pola-Mao as the preseason deep-safety starter.
- A rotation at right guard between Jackson Powers-Johnson and Caleb Rogers remains unresolved after Rogers missed team-period reps with a minor injury in practice.
- Rookie Fernando Mendoza received first-team quarterback reps when Kirk Cousins was sidelined from the team period in practice, intensifying the competition for the Week 1 starter role.
- Rookie Malik Benson has risen to the clear 'next man up' role at receiver on the depth chart ahead of veterans who have struggled with consistency or minor injuries.
- Defensive tackle work is being split as Adam Butler rotates with Jonah Laulu and Thomas Booker, and coaches will use Thursday’s game to test those rotations and other camp competitions.