9 Takeaways from Jaguars' Week 2 of preseason unofficial depth chart vs. Saints

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The Jacksonville Jaguars have released their second unofficial depth chart ahead of the team's Week 2 preseason matchup on the road with the New Orleans Saints.
Compared to the Week 1 unofficial depth chart, no real changes have been made, other than cornerback Levi Wallace no longer being listed after he was placed on the reserve/injured list.
I also want to point out that when it comes to unofficial depth charts, especially in the preseason, take it all with a grain of salt. While there may be a few noteworthy items, this isn't the be-all, end-all by any means when it comes to where things stand.
Below is the Jaguars' unofficial depth chart on both offense and defense, along with a few quick thoughts, given what we've learned over the last week or so.
Jaguars' Week 2 unofficial depth chart and takeaways
- With Anton Harrison out during Monday's practice, it was Edoga who got the starting right guard snaps while Mekari played right tackle. There is very much a competition taking place there. Whoever loses out, could end up pushing Harrison at right tackle.
- Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby are listed as the two starters at running back, which checks out given how first-team reps have been handled in most practices. Etienne also seems to be getting more of those opportunities in comparison to Bigsby lately.
- Trenton Irwin and Josh Cephus seemed to have separated themselves for those fifth and sixth receiver spots on the depth chart.
- Hunter Long and Johnny Mundt are both listed as the backup tight end behind Brenton Strange. While a well-rounded skill set is always valued, my guess is that the better blocker sees more snaps.
- Kiser and Muma are each listed as the backup behind Oluokun. Both saw extended action in the preseason opener on defense, while Kiser saw way more snaps on special teams. If Kiser beats out Muma, I'm not sure there is room for Muma on the roster at a crowded position.
- Also at linebacker, Dennis Gardeck and Yasir Abduallah are competing for the third linebacker role when the Jaguars are in their base look. Given how the coaching staff raves about Gardeck, my guess is he wins the job.
- The safety competition seems to still be somewhat wide open with Wingard, Savage, and Johnson all competing for the snaps next to Murray. I have a feeling, however, that Wingard has the upper hand right now.
- Travis Hunter is listed as a starting receiver and is competing with Jarrian Jones for the third starting cornerback role with Montaric Brown sidelined. Hunter's usage on defense could come down to making sure he's on the field during pass-heavy situations where his ball skills can be maximized.
- When it comes to that final potential cornerback spot on the 53-man roster, Prince is listed ahead of Braswell, but of note, during Monday's practice without Campbell, it was Braswell who got those reps with the ones.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars preseason: 9 Takeaways from Week 2 unofficial depth chart